Description
Lasagna rolls are a delightful twist on a classic dish, filled with creamy cheese and fresh herbs, making them perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, spinach, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and basil until well combined.
- Lay cooked noodles flat and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto each noodle. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ricotta with cottage cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Ensure not to overfill the rolls to avoid messy spills during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg