Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups (Print Version)

Ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella rolled into lasagna noodles, baked in rich marinara until golden and bubbly.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 12 lasagna noodles, cooked until al dente
02 - 2 cups ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
04 - 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
06 - 2 cups marinara sauce
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 375°F and lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and lay flat on a parchment-lined surface.
03 - Combine ricotta, chopped spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly incorporated.
04 - Evenly distribute the spinach and cheese mixture along the length of each cooked noodle.
05 - Carefully roll up each noodle from one end to the other to form neat spirals.
06 - Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the base of the prepared baking dish, then arrange rolls seam-side down over the sauce.
07 - Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
08 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Portion and garnish with additional parmesan if desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Pre-portioned for easy serving and perfect lunch leftovers
  • Oven-ready in under an hour
  • Freezer friendly for make-ahead meals
02 -
  • High protein and fiber thanks to spinach and cheese
  • Great way to sneak in extra greens for kids
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
03 -
  • Do not overcook noodles or they will break when rolling
  • Really squeeze out all moisture from spinach or the filling will be watery
  • Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top for a picture perfect golden crust every time
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