Thanks to NaBloPoMo here is a Sunday Blog post for you.
If you are like me, sometime today you will start to prepare for the week ahead. You might be writing out some goals or a to do list for the week, doing some cleaning, or perhaps you are doing some cooking for the week. I probably do more cooking on Sunday than any other day. That’s why I thought sharing a recent Pin Win would be the perfect post for today.
This Pin was pretty easy to follow. It is basically a twist on traditional lasagna. Instead of layering the noodles, meat and filling, you apply the filling and meat atop the noodle and roll it up. Visit the Pinterest Pin for the recipe.
I made a few changes to the recipe. To make it a bit healthier I switched from regular pasta noodles and pepperoni to whole wheat pasta noodles and turkey pepproini, used low fat ricotta cheese, and added baby spinach. Other changes I made were using two round 8 inch pans instead of the square baking dish, adding some grilled chicken strips, and using my own tomato sauce recipe. I used the 8 inch pans because I was only making the recipe for me and my mom. We ate one pan and I froze the other. Each pan made 4 rolls. I added chicken because I am one of those carnivore people who needs a decent amount of meat at a meal. I used my own sauce because my sauce is good 🙂
I know it sounds like I did my own thing. In a way I did. But that is the reason I like to cook more than bake because you can alter a recipe as needed and still have it come out great.
Both me and my mom were shocked at how good this came out. I was even more shocked that my mom liked it. She is not a fan of whole wheat pasta at all. We loved it so this is a definite Pin Win!
Here is how mine came out.
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Have you ever made a non-traditional Lasagna? What’s the last thing you tried from Pinterest? Was it a Pin Win or Pinterest Fail?
P.S. This post is part of my NaBloPoMo series.
Sounds like an interesting recipe! I wish I had the time to cook ahead for our family of 8! Way to go girl!
I have changed up lasagna but not really the form of it. I've seen individual lasagna roll ups and have been interested to try them. Love Pinterest; there are so many ideas aren't there?!
Now, I've never thought about making pizza rolls out of lasagna. That sounds delicious!
What a great twist on a family favorite dish! I love making dishes more healthy.
I have made quite a few variations of non traditional lasagna. Some turned out amazing, some were just so-so.
I love that you came up with your own healthy alternatives. I'll make sure to add this dish to my future dinner meals.
I absolutely love the healthy recipe alterations you made. The dish looks mouthwatering, I'll be adding this to my future dinner dishes.
It's invigorating to know some pins do work! This certainly sounds like a win! Can't wait to try this recipe.
I'm opposite. I do NO cooking on Sunday lol. This does sound like a great Pin-Win!
I like that this uses some healthy alternatives. It's always fun to make some tweaks on recipes you've learned. The lasagna rolls sound delicious!
I make stovetop lasagna that's pretty good. Roll ups would interest the kids!
I love when a Pinterest recipe comes out delicious! This looks really good, I love lasagna based food!
This sounds delicious! I think my kids would love it!
I bet my kids would love this! They think everything is better with pepperoni in it! 🙂 I like that you added spinach as I add spinach to anything I possibly can.
The last thing I tried from Pinterest was a two color cocktail. You know, the kind that has a clear separation in the ingredients. It was an EPIC fail.
Oh how yummy! I am sure they would be a huge hit with my kids!!
Girl my Godmother has been making 'Lasagna Roll Ups' for ever. We lost her a few years ago, so this recipe instantly made me think of her! I love your 'healthier twist' – I always adapt recipes, it's rare I ever make them 'as is'. 🙂
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly