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LASAGNA SWIRLS (VEGETARIAN LASAGNA)



8 uncooked lasagna noodles

2 cloves garlic

1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & moisture squeezed out

2 tablespoon salad oil

1 large. onion, chopped

1 15 oz. can tomato sauce

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/3 cups ricotta cheese

1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper

1/2 teaspoon crumbled basil and oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg



Cook noodles; rinse with cold water and drain. Mix together spinach, 3/4 c. Parmesan (reserving 1/4 cup), ricotta, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg. Spread 1/3 cup cheese mixture along length of noodle. Roll up and stand on end in greased 7-8" casserole dish. Sauté garlic and onion in oil over medium heat until limp. Add rest of ingredients (except Parmesan cheese) and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour over noodles, cover and refrigerate if made ahead. Bake, covered, in 350 degree oven until rolls are heated through (30 minutes - 50 to 60 minutes if cold). Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.



Note: Dish can also be made as layered casserole. Increase noodles to 10.