Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls

This dish is super easy to make. Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft. Feel free to sub sautéed mushrooms or spinach.

Makes 10 servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 10 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion 
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided 
  • 1 (24-oz.) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese 
  • 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 
  • 1 (14-oz.) can baby artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 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


DIRECTIONS
  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 a piece of lightly greased aluminum foil or wax paper.
  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 tomato 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. 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 tomato sauce 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.
Note: We tested with Tomato & Basil pasta sauce.
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