cheesey vegetarian roll ups

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Updated on Aug 23, 2014

We do the meatless meals periodically and have several vegetarian friends, so I have to have a few standbys in the arsenal, and this one fits the bill!!! The herbiness of the basil and the garlic really fills your home with comfort. Adjust according to your family and have fun with it, enjoy!!!

prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • NOODLES
  • 18 - lazagna noodles
  • - salted water
  • FILLING
  • 32 ounces low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fat free cottage cheese
  • 1/2 large onions chopped
  • 1 pound frozen sweet peas
  • 14 ounces frozen edamame
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • pinch red pepper flake to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 8 ounces fat free mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms
  • 1/2 bag baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons capers

How To Make cheesey vegetarian roll ups

  • Step 1
    Put a large pot of salted water on the stove, to start boiling, add lasagna noodles, boil for 11 minutes, to al Dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, splash of oil, garlic and onions. Cook till garlic aroma hits the air, add peas and edamame, tossing about till onions are translucent. Then off to the food processor. In two batches, add the basil, pulse till smooth
  • Step 3
    Pour pea mix into large bowl, mix in Cheeses and spinach
  • Step 4
    Cut Lasagna noodles in half. Using half, in your hand, place a hefty spoonful on to noodle and roll, placing into a 8 X 13 baking dish. This amount will make 2 full pans.
  • Step 5
    For the sauce, in a skillet, melt butter, add onion and garlic, saute till tender, add mushrooms, capers, spinach, wine, juice of 2 lemons. Sift flour over sauce to thicken.
  • Step 6
    Pour sauce over both pans of roll ups, top with parmesan cheese and lemon zest
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, serve and ENJOY!!!

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Diet: Low Fat
Keyword: #CROWD
Keyword: #low-fat
Keyword: #buffet
Keyword: #pot-luck
Keyword: #vegetarian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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