Contadina™ – Roma Style Tomatoes

Capture the very essence of Italian cooking with Contadina.

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

18 oz. Contadina^® Tomato Paste
8 lasagna noodles
1 lb. italian sausage casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 tsp. oregano crushed
1/2 tsp. basil crushed
15 oz. ricotta cheese
10 oz. frozen spinach chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package direction; drain.

2. Cook sausage, onion and garlic in large skillet until meat is done; drain.

3. Stir in tomato paste, 2 cups water, oregano and basil. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 mintues.

4. Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg and salt.

5. Spread about ½ cup cheese mixture over each noodle; roll up. Place seam side down in 13x9 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over rolls. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

6. Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven, 35 minutes or until cheese is melted.