Description

This delightful recipe for The Best Lasagna Roll Ups offers a fresh twist on traditional lasagna by rolling ricotta, spinach, and cheese-filled noodles into individual portions. Baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, these roll ups make a hearty, comforting, and easily shareable vegetarian main dish perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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Lasagna Roll Ups Filling

12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for filling)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and sautéed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce and Topping

2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Make the Filling Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sautéed spinach, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well blended, creating a creamy filling.
Prepare the Baking Dish: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to keep the noodles moist and add flavor.
Assemble the Roll Ups: Lay each cooked lasagna noodle flat. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture evenly along the length of each noodle. Carefully roll up the noodles and arrange them seam-side down in the baking dish.
Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the rolled noodles, making sure they’re well covered. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top for a bubbly, golden crust.
Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to heat through.
Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese on top is bubbly and slightly golden brown.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired, before serving warm.

Notes

For a meaty variation, add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the ricotta filling or marinara sauce.
These roll ups freeze well. Assemble them, freeze, and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Use no-boil noodles to save time, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
For a lower-fat version, substitute part of the ricotta or mozzarella with low-fat cheese options.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 roll ups
Calories: 370
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 65mg