Description
Spinach lasagna roll-ups bring Italian comfort to your dinner table with creamy ricotta and tender spinach nestled in perfectly rolled pasta. Cheesy layers and rich marinara sauce create a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles, wheat or gluten-free
- 10 ounces (283 grams) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed well
- 15 ounces (425 grams) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 9 tablespoons (about 3 ounces or 85 grams) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cheese and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 2 cups homemade marinara sauce, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating the bottom with a generous layer of marinara sauce, creating a flavorful foundation for the lasagna rolls.
- Immerse lasagna noodles in boiling water, cooking them until they reach a tender yet firm consistency. Carefully extract and arrange them on a flat surface to air dry and prevent sticking.
- Craft a vibrant filling by amalgamating fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, aged Parmesan, a whisked egg, and a delicate blend of salt and black pepper. Ensure thorough integration of ingredients for a harmonious mixture.
- Distribute the verdant ricotta blend uniformly across each lasagna noodle, ensuring complete coverage and leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Gently roll each noodle into a compact cylinder, positioning them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to maintain their structural integrity.
- Lavish the roll-ups with remaining marinara sauce, creating a rich, saucy coating that will infuse moisture and flavor during baking.
- Crown each roll with a sprinkle of melty mozzarella cheese, adding a luxurious golden finish.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, then slide into a preheated oven and bake until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, molten layer and the rolls are heated through completely.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a stress-free cooking experience, allowing you to assemble these rolls quickly and efficiently.
- Make extra and freeze individual portions for future meals, creating a convenient and delicious backup dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg