No-Waste Lasagna! (561 Calories)

Even though my family is only made up of four, my hubby is a big man.. and boy can he eat!  Typically, I cook enough for 8 people so everyone gets enough and there is something left over for my home-schooled daughter for lunch the next day.  However, I HATE cooking lasagna.  I always end up throwing part of it away and I really hate to waste food!

Lasagna Rolls are really great because you can make a large batch, and freeze the ones you wont use right away for later use!  This is right up my alley.  As much as I LOVE to cook, sometimes you just aren't feeling it, ya know what i mean? 

This is just a very basic recipe because I wanted to try them without spending a lot of cash.

Calories 561. Carbs 52. Fat 20. Protein 46. 
This is for two rolls. Serves 4 people.

Basic Lasagna Rolls

8 lasagna noodles, boiled according to package directions, rinsed and laid flat on aluminum foil.

1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese, divided.

1/2 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese, divided.

1 pound hamburger, cooked and drained well.

1 large jar spaghetti sauce.

 

Mix cooked hamburger with spaghetti sauce and heat through.

spread 1/4 cup of the ricotta/cottage cheese evenly on each flat noodle, then sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top.  Roll each noodle and place seam side down in a Pam sprayed 9 X 13 baking dish.

 

**if you are making some to freeze, lay the prepared rolls on a cookie sheet, seam side down and freeze until slightly firm, about 2 hours.  Then place into Ziploc freezer bags.  When you are ready to cook them, place in a baking dish & follow the rest of the recipe, adjusting the cooking time from 45 minutes to 90 minutes.**

 

 If there is any ricotta/cottage cheese left, place on top of the noodle.  Cover the rolls with the burger/sauce mix, then top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake uncovered on 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot, bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and golden. 

 

 

You can add veggies in with the sauce for a healthier option or try the Mexican style by using a taco packet in with the burger and spaghetti sauce and Mexican cheese in place of the mozzarella! Or try shredded chicken in an alfredo sauce and ricotta/mozzarella cheeses with spinach!

Check out the Alfredo Lasagna Rolls !

 

The possibilities are endless!

 

ENJOY!