Lasagna Rolls

Team: Cyclone Chefs

Host School: Sharon Elementary

Age Group: Middle School

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. milk
2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1 15-oz. container ricotta
1 large egg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. basil, plus more for garnish
16-18 cooked lasagna noodles (from 1 lb.)
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

1/2 pound Kale

1 Onion

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. 
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add cherry tomatoes and balsamic and cook until tomatoes begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, then add half of the garlic and stir until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out skillet.
Make sauce: To same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Let melt, then add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and cook until golden, 2 minutes more. Whisk in milk and simmer until thick and creamy, 3 minutes, then stir in 1 cup mozzarella and all of the Parmesan. Spoon a thin layer of sauce onto the bottom of an 8"-x-8" baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir together ricotta and egg, then season with salt and pepper.
Assemble lasagna rolls: Lay cooked noodles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spread with ricotta and tomato mixture, then drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with basil, and roll up. Pack the roll-ups tightly and upright in the baking dish. Spoon the rest of the sauce on top of the roll-ups and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
Bake until golden, 27 to 30 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with more basil.