Oh, hey. Come have a seat in the kitchen while I finish making dinner. I had some leftover spaghetti sauce in the freezer and decided to use it for lasagna tonight. Would you like a glass of wine while we visit?
So, what have you been up to?
Me? Well we were supposed to go to a play last night, but changed our plans. I’ve been really disappointed lately because it seems like I’ve had to cancel plans a lot in that last couple of weeks.
When I was young and we’d have Nonna over, she would always say, “The Lord willing…” and then share her what her plans were. I always wondered why she felt the need to say that, but I’ve learned that life just doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s as simple as having to cancel lunch plans with the girls or as big as accepting a career change for my husband, I tend to struggle with that reality.
A lady over a 100 years old was on The Ellen Show recently. She was sharp as a tack and just as happy as could be. Ellen asked her to share her secret. Among other things, she shared, ” Well, when something happens, I can’t do anything about it, so I don’t let it bother me.”
Indeed.
I am slowly but surely accepting that my plans are just a rough draft, written in pencil and subject to change. I’d love to hear what you have to add to the conversation. How do you handle change?
And before I go, here’s the recipe.
Lasagna Rolls
| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 45 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hours, 15 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Formal Party |
| By author | Sharon Hines |
Ingredients
- 1 package lasagna noodles
- sharon's spaghetti sauce
- 1 large fresh mozzarella cheese ball (whole)
- 15oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Note
The recipe for the spaghetti sauce I'm using for the lasagna rolls can be found in the link above or under the Cooking Class tab on the menu bar.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| prepare spaghetti sauce | |
| Step 2 | |
| while the sauce is simmering, boil lasagna noodles and then let cool | |
| Step 3 | |
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shred mozzarella cheese |
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| Step 4 | |
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mix 1 egg into ricotta cheese and season with salt, pepper and parsley flakes |
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| Step 5 | |
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spread ricotta cheese, sause and mozzarella on lasagna noodle and roll. Place in greased 13 x 9 baking dish, seam side down. |
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| Step 6 | |
| top lasagna rolls with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese | |
| Step 7 | |
| cover with foil and place in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. | |
See you in class,
Mrs. Hines
Thanks for posting the recipe for lasagna rolls. They look absolutely fantastic!
I handle change well. Sometimes I feel like God prepared me for it in advance when I look back on it.
My husband doesn’t handle change well at all. I have usually have to help him with change.
Now I’m singing David Bowie’s “ch-ch-ch-ch-changes” in my head…. :/
Ricki, there are times when I can sense God preparing me for change and times when I’m completely caught off guard. Either way, I’m slow to come around. Now I have David Bowie in my head.
I am definitely a “comfort zone” kind of person so change makes me a bit nervous. I do trust that God has a plan though and move forward with it anyway. Since the enchiladas were a success I might just have to try the lasagna rolls too!
Tammy, we’re a lot alike when it comes to change. I hope you do try the lasagna rolls.
Hi, Sharon
Love looking around your lovely blog and found your from Google +. I am a new follower. Have a lovely week.
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa, thanks so much for visiting and following. I found you on Google + too. Looking forward to getting to know each other.
Looks delicious. Your printable recipe looks beautiful too! Pinned and tweeted.
Thank you, Ann! I appreciate your kind words and support.