Make-Ahead Lasagna Rolls

 

8

uncooked lasagna noodles

1

(12-oz.) container low-fat cottage cheese

4

oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

1

egg, slightly beaten

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1

(14 to 15-oz.) jar (2 cups) tomato pasta sauce*

Chopped parsley, if desired

• 1 Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except pasta sauce; mix well.
• 2 Spread each cooked lasagna noodle with a generous 1/4 cup cheese mixture to within 1 inch of one short end; roll up firmly toward unfilled end. Wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining noodles and cheese mixture. Refrigerate or freeze lasagna rolls.
• 3 To cook one serving, unwrap lasagna roll and place seam side down in microwave-safe bowl; cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. If refrigerated, microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt at ends of roll. Spoon 1/4 cup pasta sauce over roll; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated. (If frozen, microwave on LOW for 1 to 2 minutes or until thawed before heating as directed above.) Top with chopped parsley.