You didn’t think I had it in me, did ya?
It’s true: your eyes do not deceive you. I made pasta. Of the lasagna varietal. There are some things spaghetti squash can’t fix, and that’s a lasagna craving.
Prior to making these lasagna roll-ups, I wasn’t sure what the biggity big deal was with them. I had seen and ignored roll-up recipes. In my head, I stewed: “why would you roll it up if you can just make a regular freaking lasagna? Roll-ups make me kinda mad. I’m gonna go make roll-ups.”
As I began handling the limp…err…wet noodles, smearing them with portabella and spinach cheesy filling, rolling them, saucing them, and sprinkling them, I was overcome with a sense of calm. Rolling up lasagna is therapeutic. Why had I never rolled lasagna before?
AND there’s more to the story. Roll-ups are really easy to serve with grace. For someone like me who can’t scoop anything out of a casserole dish without dropping 98% of it on the floor or someone’s lap, these roll-ups are a hassle-free solution. Your friends and family will thank you.
Go get it! Run over to Oh My Veggies to snag my recipe for Portabella and Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups!
Wow! These look so delicious. Putting on my list to make this week.
Oh wow, those are absolutely beautiful! And vegetarian?? I can’t wait to make these!!
this looks so delicious. . definitely going to give this one a try! love!
Lasagna is the best. I don’t give a frek if it’s rolled or not. Just put it in my face!! I love that you used portabellas too. Scrumptious!
I’m waiting for the UPS man to deliver your leftovers!
Ha! I agree, probably the best excuse to make a roll-up is for a cleaner presentation. I feel like for just myself, I’d prefer traditional lasagna, but when guests are in the picture, as you show these turn sloppy lasagna into something truly beautiful.
You are right, SOMETIMES spag squash does not cut the jam.
Whatever that means.
I made pasta the other day too and the hubs was like “is this secretly made of cauliflower or squash?” He was very suspicious.
I am LOVING these rollups lady…so classy. I am totally a food-dropper too.
I have been through manyyyyyyy white towels. I gave up shooting on them for that reason.
I’m so proud, it’s like seeing your child take her first steps (or so I would imagine). First steps toward pasta…now time to run… 😉
I’m back in gluten toddler stage for sure. Up next, I’ll be running to focaccia bread. Then promptly stumble and fall once I remember I forgot how to bake with gluten 😉
Haha, I’m the same way when it comes to cooking. If I don’t drop it, I tend to burn it. But you’ve given me hope– I will have to try this recipe!
yuuuum!! and I totally giggled at the word limp, (and just now typing it) anyways, I just love this, going to have to make it and just not tell the boy there’s shrooms in it. I wonder if he would guess?
OMG. I’m so relieved to know that I’m not the only person who is terrible at scooping food and getting it all actually on the plate. These are SO fun. Love love love!
Ok, you just converted me! I’ve thought the same way. “Is all the extra work of rolling up lasagna worth it? I can just throw it all in a baking dish!” Now I must try. This picture is beautiful Julia : )
Sometimes what we consider a mundane task can be quite calming the brain. Say, for instance, unwrapping a hundred Rolos for V-day candy. I hemmed and hauled, but it was too bad. You are a gal after my heart. I adore pasta, and I especially adore ‘shrooms and spinach together. Love this like crazy. Pinned!
These look so beautiful and delicious! I used to LOVE lasagna so I appreciate a good veggie version. I just love your photographs, too 🙂
So funny, but you’re exactly right! Roll-ups are much more graceful than gloppy lasagna! I’ve always kinda had the same thought – why would you hassle with rolling when you can just make lasagna? I stand corrected! Heading over to OMV to check it out!! 😀
The more I read these entries, the more I’m pretty sure that somehow we are connected by more than the internet. Yeah. Can’t serve anything from a casserole dish without half of it landing on the table. Jerry’s gotten semi-used to it, bless his little anal, mess-free heart. Opposites attract. Love lasagna rolls. 🙂 Heading to the recipe. Have a fabulous weekend, my dear.