Description
These Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups are a wholesome and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, featuring tender noodles filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, smothered in marinara sauce, and baked to perfection with mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups homemade marinara sauce (plus more for serving)
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (wheat or gluten-free)
- 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed well)
- 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 9 tbsp (about 3 oz) part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ladle about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly onto the bottom of a 9 x 12 inch baking dish to prevent the noodles from sticking and to add extra flavor.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles well and lay them out to dry, ensuring no excess water remains, which could dilute your filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and well-drained chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, one large egg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Place a piece of wax paper on your countertop and lay the cooked, dry noodles out flat. Spread about 1/3 cup of the ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over each noodle. Carefully roll up each noodle and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the lasagna rolls in the baking dish. Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each roll for a melty, golden finish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil to keep moisture in and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- To serve, ladle a little extra marinara sauce onto individual plates and carefully place the lasagna roll ups on top. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Great for a comforting family meal or entertaining guests.
- Can be made ahead and baked before serving.
- Substitute gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg