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Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups are a comforting, creamy vegetarian dish perfect for any table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 roll-ups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with another cooking oil
  • 1 cup Onion diced, yellow or white recommended
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes canned diced tomatoes can be substituted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil fresh basil can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh can be used in equal amounts
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley can be omitted if not available
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen Spinach thawed and well-drained
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded, can use other melty cheeses
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese can use Pecorino Romano as an alternative
  • 1 Egg can be omitted for a vegan variation
For Assembly
  • 12 pieces Lasagna Noodles no-boil noodles can be substituted

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step 1: Sauce Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent for about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
    Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Step 2: Noodle Cooking
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and lay flat to cool.
    Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Step 3: Filling Mix
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a beaten egg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
    Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Step 4: Assembly
  1. Spread spinach filling over each lasagna noodle. Roll from one end to the other and place seam side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat until all noodles are rolled.
    Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Step 5: Final Assembly
  1. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle with additional shredded mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
    Classic Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll-upCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, drain spinach well and don’t overfill the noodles to avoid mess while rolling.

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