Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

By carvalhohm

These spinach lasagna roll-ups are perfect for a quick, vegetable-packed meal that the whole family will love. This recipe can also be served as an impressive dinner party main course. This recipe can be paired with a lightly dressed side salad and a crusty loaf of garlic bread for sopping up any extra sauce. Rich and creamy, these spinach lasagna roll-ups are the most delicious way to indulge without feeling too guilty afterward.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• 1 (15-ounce) tub ricotta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 large egg
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach
• 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• salt and pepper, to taste
• non-stick spray, as needed

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from budgetbytes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Get a large pot of water boiling with a hefty dash of salt. When it comes to a full boil, add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 12 to 15 minutes. You want the noodles to be soft but not soggy, just cooked to al dente. When they are finished cooking, drain in a colander.

While the noodles are boiling, prepare the filling. Thaw the package of frozen spinach in the microwave and then squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. Combine the spinach in a bowl with the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, freshly grated pepper, and about 1/4 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined.

When the noodles and filling are ready to go, preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a glass casserole dish by spraying with non-stick spray.

On a clean surface, lay out a few noodles at a time. Place a few tablespoons of filling on each noodle and spread to cover from edge to edge. The filling does not need to be thick because once the noodle is rolled up, it will be compounded. Make sure to spread it all the way to the edges of the noodles.

Roll the noodles up and place in the prepared casserole dish. Repeat until all of your the filling is gone; there may be some noodles left over, these are backups in case any of the others rip during assembly. Pour the marinara sauce over the rolled noodles making sure to cover all surfaces. The sauce will keep the noodles hydrated and soft while baking.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot or divide into individual portions and refrigerate.