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Florentine Lasagna Rolls

Delicious homemade Alfredo sauce is the key to these Florentine Lasagna Rolls. Spinach, garlic and cheese are all winners for this weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 781 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups half and half or milk - if you use milk bump the cream cheese up an ounce.
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano basil, or Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (more to taste)
Filling
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1.5 cups baby spinach chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt pepper to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheese of your choice

Instructions

Make the sauce first:
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  1. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute
  2. Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth.  Whisk in the half & half or milk.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and oregano, bring to a simmer (don’t boil!)and whisk frequently until the sauce thickens about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the parmesan and whisk until melted and blended.
  5. Set aside
Next steps
  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  2. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water and dry them a little on a paper towel to make them easier to work with
  3. While the noodles cook, combine the chicken, spinach, and seasonings in a large bowl.
To assemble
  1. Spread about half a cup of the alfredo sauce in your baking dish.
  2. Onto each noodle, spread filling, sauce and some mozzarella, and roll up.
  3. Place each one seam side down into your baking dish.
  4. Top with remaining alfredo sauce, and mozzarella.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F, for around 30 minutes – until heated through and cheese is bubbling.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 781kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 776mg (32%) Potassium 445mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2350IU (47%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%) Calcium 422mg (42%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 781

% Daily Value*

Calories 781kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 776mg 32%
Potassium 445mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2350IU 47%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4%
Calcium 422mg 42%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.