Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls

Amarante

Fri, Jul 31 2020, 3:20 pm

This was pretty good and since it can be assembled ahead of time, it's even easier. I had some frozen marinara sauce which I used instead of bottled sauce but obviously any good pasta sauce would be fine.

The artichokes were a really nice addition.

Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls

Excerpt From: The Editors of Southern Living magazine - One-Dish Wonders: 150 Fresh Takes on the Classic Casserole.

Baby artichokes add taste and texture to this fun twist on layered lasagna.

HANDS-ON: 35 MIN. ✦ TOTAL: 1 HR., 35 MIN.

10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 (24-oz.) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce
11/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 oz. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (14-oz.) can baby artichoke hearts, drained and quartered - you can sub bottoms if these are easier to locate
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
1/4 cup (1 oz.) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Toppings: fresh basil, Parmesan cheese

1.Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta (do not rinse); arrange in a single layer on lightly greased aluminum foil.

2.Sauté onion in hot oil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes or until caramelized. Add two-thirds of minced garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in pasta sauce and next 2 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3.Stir together ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts, next 3 ingredients, and remaining minced garlic and remaining minced garlic. Spread 1/4 cup cheese mixture on 1 noodle. Roll up firmly, and place, seam side down, into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and cheese. Spoon pasta sauce mixture over lasagna rolls.

4.Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with desired toppings. (Serves 10)