Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional lasagna with these easy-to-serve Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups. Perfect for family dinners, these roll-ups are filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, baked in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, drained spinach, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat. Spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture over each noodle.
- Carefully roll up each noodle, starting from one end.
- Place the rolled lasagna seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the roll-ups.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the ricotta mixture.
- Feel free to use your favorite jarred or homemade marinara sauce.
- If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups
- Calories: Approx. 450-500
- Sugar: Approx. 8-10g
- Sodium: Approx. 900-1100mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 4-6g
- Protein: Approx. 20-25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-90mg