mini lasagna roll-ups

Name: mini lasagna roll ups
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for the pasta water; 9 dried lasagna noodles; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; 1 (5-ounce) container baby spinach; 6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1 cup); 1 (16-ounce) container full-fat cottage cheese (2 cups; I always use Good Culture); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving; 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce (about 3 cups)

aaaand we're back with another cottage cheese hit: skillet lasagna roll-ups!

skillet lasagna roll-ups are placed on a wooden cutting board

These mini lasagna roll-ups are like single-serve lasagnas, each with their own crispy top reminiscent of an edge piece. Using cottage cheese in place of ricotta gives them a big boost of protein — and makes them taste lighter and fresher, too. …