Lasagna Roll-Ups

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So tasty and really knocks the socks off those you serve it too!

This recipe has a few steps to it, like a lasagna, however the payoff is incredibly worthwhile.

Let the savory adventure begin!

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Cook 1 pound of ground beef and

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1 large onion, chopped, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.  When beef is browned, drain.

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Stir in 4 cups of homemade spaghetti sauce (see link to my sauce recipe!) and about 10 ounces of fresh, thinly sliced, cooked mushrooms.

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Heat to boiling.  Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

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Pour 1/2 of the  meat sauce into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

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Spread evenly.  Set aside.

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In a large bowl combine 1/4 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese,

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1 teaspoon salt,

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,

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1 cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese,

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a 15 ounce container of ricotta cheese,

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and 1 package (10 ounces) of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed between paper towels to drain.

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Spread cheese mixture and meat mixture to the edges of 12 cooked lasagna noodles.

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Roll up; cut roll in half to form 2 roll-ups.

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Place cut sides down in beef mixture.  Repeat with remaining noodles and cheese & meat mixtures.

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Cover entire pan with remaining 2 cups of meat mixture.

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Then send it over the top by sprinkling the top with another cup of the freshly shredded mozzarella cheese!  Soooo cheesy and delicious!

Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

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YUM!

Servings: 8.

Bon Appétit, Ma Chérie!

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