lasagna rolls

(2 RATINGS)
59 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Sep 15, 2010

A different twist on lasagna

prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 4 teaspoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • LASAGNA
  • 1 - container whole milk ricotta cheese (15oz)
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach,thawed,squeezed dry (10oz)
  • 1 cup plus 2tbsp grated parmesan
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto,chopped
  • 1 large egg,beaten to blend
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt,plus more for salting water
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 - uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 4oz)

How To Make lasagna rolls

  • Step 1
    To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk the sauce until it comes to a simmer and is thick and smooth,about 3 minutes. Whisk the salt,pepper and nutmeg into the bechamel sauce.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 450.
  • Step 3
    Whisk the ricotta,spinach,1 cup Parmesan,prosciutto,egg,salt and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.
  • Step 4
    Add a tbsp or 2 of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water. Boil the noodles until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Arrange the noodles in a single layer on a baking sheet to prevent them from sticking.
  • Step 5
    Butter a 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish. Pour the bechamel sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Lay out 4 lasagna noodles on a work surface,then spread about 3 tbsp of the ricotta mixture evenly over each noodle. Start at 1 end, roll each noodle like a jelly roll. Lay the lasagna rolls seam side down, with touching, atop the bechamel sauce in the dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and ricotta mixture. Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the lasagna rolls. Sprinkle the mozzarella and remaining 2 tbsp of Parmesan over the lasagna rolls. Cover rightly with foil. Bake until heated through and the sauce bubbles, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Uncover and bake until the cheese on top becomes golden, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining marinara sauce in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat until hot, and serve alongside.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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