Best Ricotta Lasagna Swirls Recipes

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RICOTTA LASAGNA SWIRLS



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A lighter but just as tasty version of lasagna that makes a an elegant dinner presentation. This will impress your family as well as any dinner quest. My family loves it when I make these and they think I spend hours preparing this meal. It makes them feel special.

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 lasagna noodles, cooked
FILLING:
2 bunch spinach, finely chopped
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1 c ricotta cheese
1/4 Tbsp nutmeg
SAUCE:
2 c tomato sauce
2 clove garlic, minced, sauteed
1/2 c onions, chopped, sauteed
1/2 tsp basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. For the filling steam spinach until its limp, but not mushy. You do not need any water to do this. Just put the washed spinach in a pan with a tight fitting lid and cook it over low heat about 7 minutes.
  • 3. Mix the spinach with the cheeses, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Spread each lasagna noodle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture along the entire length, roll up (end to end), turn on end so that you see the spiral and place in a shallow baking dish.
  • 4. Mix all the sauce ingredients together pour over all rolled-up noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

RICOTTA LASAGNA SWIRLS



RICOTTA LASAGNA SWIRLS image

Categories     Dairy     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield Makes about 6 roll ups so 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce
1 28 oz can of tomatoes (chopped)
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 medium onion (diced)
3-4 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon of basil ( 4 fresh leaves)
2 teaspoons of Italian seasonings
1 Tablespoon of Olive oil
Filling
1 10 oz pk frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
2 Tablespoons Parmesan chhese
1 lb Ricotta chesse ( 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
8 oz cooked lasagna noodles (1/2 of box)

Steps:

  • Sauce 1. In a large pot saute in olive oil onions, garlic, basil and Italian seasonings. 2. Add tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes. 3. Add tomato paste, stir until blended. 4. simmer for about 1 hour. Filling 1. Cook pasta according to directions. 2. Mix in a lg bowl ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, salt, pepper and spinach. 3. spread each noodle with some cheeese mixture along its entire length. 4. Roll up and place in a shallow baking pan that has a thin layer of sauce on the bottom. Top each noodle with a dollop of sauce. 5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes 6. Heat extra sauce up add to your liking.

RICOTTA LASAGNA SWIRLS



Ricotta Lasagna Swirls image

From the second edition of the American Heart Association cookbook. Easy and quick dish with all the flavors of a traditional lasagna.

Provided by DJM70

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 rolls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 lasagna noodles, cooked
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
10 ounces fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Wash spinach and drain well. Chop finely and put in a large saucepan or skillet. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the liquid. Mix spinach with the cheeses, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly along the length of a cooked lasagna noodle. Roll up and place in an oiled 8x8 baking dish.
  • To make the sauce, saute the garlic and onions in oil and add the tomato sauce, basil and salt and pepper. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cover the lasagna swirls with the sauce.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes/.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 822.6, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 18.1

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