Description
Everyone loves a classic cheesy lasagna recipe, but if you add the spinach and ricotta elements to it, that love intensifies tenfold. Cheesy Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups are guaranteed to leave a craving in your mouth for more! Perfect for any occasion – a hearty meal for dinner or just a snack to keep you going. It's great either way no matter how much of it you eat.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
15 lasagna noodles
2 c. ricotta cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese, freshly grated and divided
½ c. parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 egg
½ c. fresh parsley, chopped
8-10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
3 c. marinara sauce, divided
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400° F.
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Cook lasagna noodles, just shy of al dente, in salted boiling water according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and parsley in a medium mixing bowl.
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Press the spinach in cheesecloth or between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Add to the ricotta mixture breaking it up with your hands or a fork as you add it to the bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a large casserole dish.
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Once the noodles have finished cooking, drain and lay in a single layer to prevent sticking together on a parchment paper lined sheet pan or other flat surface.
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Spread each lasagna noodle with 2-3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture, covering the entire length of the noodle.
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Once noodles are evenly covered with the ricotta mixture, roll noodles and place them into the prepared casserole dish standing upright so you can see the rolled layers on top.
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Cover the noodles with the marinara sauce and sprinkle on the reserved mozzarella cheese.
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Cover the casserole dish with a piece of aluminum foil.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.
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Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Lasagna rolls can be rolled and plated seam-side down or stood on their side as shown in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 mis