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Creamy Cottage Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups

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A quick and easy high-protein lasagna roll-up recipe using creamy cottage cheese, spinach, and a blend of cheeses for a comforting yet light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 lasagna noodles, no-boil or regular (if regular, precook according to package)
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  2. If using regular lasagna noodles, cook them in boiling salted water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking. If using no-boil noodles, set them aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Toss in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, beaten egg, sautéed spinach and garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended. Add a splash of milk if mixture is too thick.
  5. Lay a lasagna noodle flat on a surface. Spread about ¼ cup of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodle, leaving about ½ inch at the edges. Carefully roll the noodle up from one end to the other.
  6. Place each roll seam-side down in the greased baking dish. Repeat until all noodles are filled and rolled.
  7. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the roll-ups. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  9. Let the roll-ups sit for 5 minutes before serving to help the filling set.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess. If using regular noodles, cook and lay flat on a towel to prevent sticking. Cover dish with foil during baking to keep moisture in, remove foil near end for golden cheese. Let roll-ups rest 5 minutes before serving. Substitute almond flour noodles for gluten-free option or vegan cheeses for dairy-free. Add extra veggies or spices for variation.

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