Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups featuring tender noodles filled with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture, baked in homemade marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight family meal or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups homemade marinara sauce (plus more for serving)
Lasagna
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (wheat or gluten-free)
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 pepper, to taste
Topping
- 9 tbsp (about 3 oz) part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9 x 12-inch baking dish by ladling about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles well and lay them flat on a clean surface or wax paper to cool slightly and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and well-drained spinach with ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, the large egg, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Place the dry noodles on wax paper. Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly over each noodle. Carefully roll each noodle up, starting from one end, and place seam side down into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the assembled roll ups. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each roll to add a melty finish.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the rolls are heated through.
- Serve: To serve, ladle a little extra marinara sauce onto the plate, place a lasagna roll on top, and enjoy your comforting and cheesy spinach lasagna roll ups.
Notes
- These Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups are simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, making them perfect for both casual family dinners and entertaining guests.
- You can substitute frozen spinach for fresh if preferred, but make sure it is cooked and thoroughly squeezed to remove excess moisture before mixing.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and can be reheated covered at 350°F until warmed through.
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
