Ricotta Lasagna Swirls 8 lasagna noodles 2 pounds fresh spinach 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 pound ricotta cheese Salt Pepper Cook and drain 8 lasagna noodles. Steam 2 pounds fresh spinach for 7 minutes, then chop. Mix spinach with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 pound ricotta cheese, salt and pepper. Coat each noodle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of mixture along the entire length of the noodle. Roll up. Stand on end in a baking dish. Sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano Sauté garlic and onion. Add tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Pour sauce over noodles and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.