Description
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender lasagna noodles rolled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this recipe offers a satisfying vegetarian option that’s packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce and Noodles
- 2 cups homemade marinara sauce (plus more for serving)
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (wheat or gluten-free)
For the Filling
- 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed well)
- 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (such as Polly-o)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
For the Topping
- 9 tbsp (about 3 oz) part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Ladle about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9 x 12-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain them well and lay flat on a piece of wax paper ensuring they are dry before filling.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed spinach, part skim ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, one large egg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Assemble the roll ups: Spread about 1/3 cup of the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly over each noodle. Carefully roll up each noodle, starting from one edge, and place the rolls seam side down into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Add sauce and cheese topping: Ladle the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the rolled noodles. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each roll for a cheesy finish.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through.
- Serve: To serve, spoon a little extra marinara sauce onto plates and place lasagna roll ups on top. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- These EASY Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with a delicious vegetarian entrée.
- You can use either wheat or gluten-free lasagna noodles depending on your dietary preference.
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the spinach to prevent soggy rolls.
- Feel free to add herbs like basil or oregano to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
