Lasagna Roll Ups

This is a twist on traditional Lasagna that kids really seem to enjoy. For a lower calorie version; substitute lean ground turkey for the ground beef.

Lasagna Roll Ups

1 16 ounce package Lasagna Noodles.

Filling:
1 cup lowfat Ricotta Cheese
8 ounces shredded Mozzarella Cheese, half for Topping
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 10-ounce packaged frozen Chopped Spinach
1/4 teaspoonful Salt
1/4 teaspoonful Black Pepper
2 Eggs, well mixed together

Sauce:
1 lb Ground Beef
1/4 cup Water
1 32-oz Jar Prepared Spaghetti Sauce
1 teaspoonful dried Oregano

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook Lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Prepare the Sauce:
Add the Ground Beef (or Turkey) and the water in a 3 quart saucepan. Quickly break up the ground meat into the water and cook over med-high heat until completely cooked and lightly brown. Drain the meat and return to saucepan. Add the Oregano and prepared Spaghetti Sauce. Heat over med heat for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Prepare the Filling:
Place the Chopped Spinach in a microwave safe dish and defrost completely. Squeeze the spinach using hands or a kitchen towel to remove all moisture.
Place the Spinach, 4 ounces of the Mozzarella Cheese and all other filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine well.

Build:
Place 1/2 cup of the Sauce in the bottom of a 12 X 8 inch Glass Baking Dish. 
Lay out a sheet of parchment paper to build your roll ups on. This makes for easy clean up.
Take one Lasagna Noodle and shake off excess water and lay on Parchment. Spread about 1/3 cup of the filling on the noodle, leaving about an inch uncovered. Roll up the noodle toward the end with no filling. Gently place in the prepared baking dish with the seam side down. Repeat with remaining noodles.
Cover Roll Ups with the Sauce.
Cover dish lightly with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella Cheese over each Roll Up.
Continue baking Uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese topping is bubbling and beginning to brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.