Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 lasagna roll-ups
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Description
This recipe creates Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups by mixing ricotta cheese, part of the mozzarella, thawed and drained chopped spinach, kosher salt, and black pepper to prepare a smooth filling. The filling is evenly spread across cooked lasagna noodles, which are then carefully rolled and placed seam-side down in a baking dish coated with a layer of marinara sauce with dried oregano, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes for gentle seasoning and subtle heat.
Additional marinara is spooned over the assembled roll-ups, topped with the remaining mozzarella cheese, then baked at 350°F until heated through and cheese is melted. The roll-ups provide a creamy interior with tender pasta and flavorful sauce infusion, accented by the herbal seasoning. Garnishing with parsley or basil and grated Parmesan adds fresh color and depth to the dish.
This recipe is adapted for two servings, making it manageable for small households but scalable for larger groups. It is a balanced vegetarian option suitable for dinner or leftovers. The roll-ups are straightforward to assemble and bake, offering a comforting combination of familiar Italian-inspired ingredients without excessive complexity.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese park-skim
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided
- ¾ cup spinach thawed and drained of excess liquid, frozen, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
For the remainder of dish:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 8 lasagna noodles cooked
- parsley slivered, for garnish, or basil leaves
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the filling:
- In a small bowl, stir together all of the filling ingredients (using only ½ cup of the mozzarella and setting the remainder aside.)
- For the remainder of the dish:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce and spices.
- Spread ⅔ cup of the marinara sauce mixture in a thin layer on the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside.
- To assemble the lasagna roll-ups, lay a lasagna noodle on a flat surface. Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to measure out the filling for each noodle. Use your fingers to gently press the mixture in a thin, even layer across the entire lasagna noodle. Gently roll up the noodle from one end of the noodle on the short side. Be careful not to press too hard.
- Place the lasagna roll-up, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish and repeat until all the lasagna noodles are filled.
- Pour the remaining ⅓ cup of marinara sauce over the tops of the lasagna roll-ups. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the roll-ups.
- Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, then bake for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, basil leaves and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe yields four roll-ups, ideal for serving two people with leftovers.
- Thaw and drain frozen spinach thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Lasagna noodles should be cooked al dente to prevent over-softening when baked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8lasagna roll-ups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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