Tomato Lasagne Roll-Ups - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 pieces (about 8 oz.) lasagne (uncooked)
    2 Tbsp. olive oil
    1/4 c. finely chopped onion
    1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
    1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
    1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta cheese
    1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
    1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
    1 egg, slightly beaten
    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Preparation
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
    Lay flat on foil to cool.
    Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
    In skillet, heat oil.
    Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
    Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
    Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
    Simmer 5 minutes, stirring to break up tomatoes; set aside.
    In bowl, stir together Ricotta cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
    In bottom of 12 x 8-inch baking dish, spread 3/4 cup tomato mixture.
    Spread about 1/3 cup cheese filling on each noodle to within 1-inch of ends; roll up.
    Place roll-ups, seam side down, in prepared dish; top with remaining tomatoes.
    Cover; bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese; continue baking until cheese melts.
    Makes 4 servings.

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