Ricotta Lasagna Swirls

Ingredients

Swirls

• 8 lasagna noodles
• 2 pounds fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
• Salt
• Pepper

Sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

Swirls

1. Cook and drain 8 lasagna noodles.
2. Steam 2 pounds fresh spinach for 7 minutes, then chop.
3. Mix spinach with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 pound ricotta cheese, salt and pepper.
4. Coat each noodle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of mixture along the entire length of the noodle. Roll up. Stand on end in a baking dish.

sauce

1. Sauté garlic and onion.
2. Add tomato sauce, basil and oregano.
3. Pour sauce over noodles and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

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