My Grandmother makes Italian dish that is cheese wrapped with cabbage and baked with tomato sauce.  It's soo good.  But I decided to create my own with swiss chard.  I love the idea of using a heartier green in this dish.  It gives it some texture, flavor and lots of nutrients. 

I tested these out on some of my favorite taste testers and they all approved, so give it a try!

Swiss Chard Lasagna Rolls

Serves 6

What you'll need:

12 swiss chard leaves, stalks removed

1 batch of tomato sauce (here is my homemade recipe)

15 oz. ricotta cheese, or 1 batch of homemade (here is my homemade recipe)

1 handful of golden raisens

1 handful of pine nuts, toasted

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 handful of parmesan cheese, plus more for on top

1 small handful of mozzarella cheese, plus more for on top

What you'll do:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Make your tomato sauce and spoon enough sauce at the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish to cover.  

In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, raisins, nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Lay a swiss chard leaf on your workspace and dollop a large spoonful of cheese mixture on the bottom quarter of the leaf.

Then, using your fingers, tuck the sides in and roll.  (just like a burrito!)

Lay the rolls in the baking dish and cover with another couple spoonfuls of sauce.  Top with handfuls of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. 

Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

Enjoy warm as a side dish with meat or on top of pasta, such as fettucini.

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