Lasagna Rollups

Prep Time 30 minutes Cook time 30 minutes

This recipe calls for frozen spinach. First thing in the morning , take the spinach out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator so it will defrost. You can also defrost spinach in the microwave. The spinach must be completely defrosted so that you can squeeze all the water out.

This recipe makes 10 servings. You will be able to freeze the extra or take it for lunch. Lasagna is easy to microwave. This is also a great party dish and great when paired with a tray of meatballs in marinara and a Caesar salad.

The ingredients you will need for this Italian classic;

1. 16 ounces of uncooked lasagna noodle
2.  16 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
3.  16 ounces of ricotta cheese
4.  16 ounces of firm tofu
5.  2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese
6. 28 ounces of Marinara

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 6 minutes. Set a timer. The pasta must be just slightly underdone. Drain the lasagna and lay out the noodles on a flat surface.

 2. Squeeze all the water out of the frozen spinach.

 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

 4. Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.

 5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes

Served this with a Sangiovese or a Chianti and a tossed green salad