Description
These Lasagna Roll Ups are a fun twist on the classic dish, with a delicious filling of ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella rolled up in lasagna noodles and baked with marinara sauce. It’s a perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- extra virgin olive oil
- 9 dry lasagna noodles
- 3 cups homemade marinara sauce, (or store-bought), divided
- 15 ounce (1 3/4 cups) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and lay them out on a flat surface.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Assemble the Roll Ups: Spread filling on each noodle, roll them up, and place them seam side down in a baking dish.
- Bake: Pour marinara sauce over the roll ups, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and bake until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding cooked ground beef or sausage.
- Feel free to use store-bought marinara sauce to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: lasagna roll ups, Italian recipe, vegetarian dinner