Ingredients

1/2 lb turkey or 1/2 lb chicken , ground
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese , shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
8 lasagna noodles , cooked and drained
2 cups low-sodium pasta sauce
Lasagna Pinwheels are a fun twist on traditional lasagna. These savory pinwheels are filled with a delicious mixture of ground turkey or chicken, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley. They are rolled up tightly, sliced into bite-sized pieces, and baked in a luscious pasta sauce until bubbly and hot. Lasagna Pinwheels can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main course for dinner. They are easy to make and a great way to use up leftover lasagna noodles.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey or chicken, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg substitute, and fresh parsley.
3.Lay out cooked lasagna noodles and spread the cheese mixture over each noodle.
4.Roll up each noodle tightly and slice crosswise into 1 inch pieces.
5.Spread low-sodium pasta sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and place the pinwheels on top.
6.Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Lasagna Pinwheels are delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use leftover lasagna noodles.

They can be served as an appetizer or as a main course for dinner.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming to make, especially if you are making your own pasta sauce.

It can also be high in sodium depending on the amount of cheese and pasta sauce used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe can be made healthier by using low-sodium pasta sauce and reducing the amount of cheese used.
Turkey or chicken can be a lean protein source and ricotta cheese is a good source of calcium.

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