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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

A comforting baked lasagna made by rolling ricotta-and-spinach–filled noodles with a savory meat sauce and melted cheeses.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 13 x 9-inch baking dish
  • Large saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • offset spatula or spoon
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2.5 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 leaves/handfuls fresh spinach about 2 cups
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated, reserve 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese shredded, reserve 1/2 cup for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan; cook 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion begins to soften.
  • Stir in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried oregano, then add the crushed tomatoes. Simmer the sauce 10–12 minutes until the onions are soft; remove from heat.
  • Spoon 4–5 tablespoons of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese and the egg until smooth. Stir in the spinach.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan for the topping, then add the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan to the ricotta mixture and stir until thick and combined.
  • Cook the oven-ready lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a baking sheet.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto each noodle and spread evenly with a spoon or offset spatula, leaving a small border at the edges.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of meat sauce over the cheese on each noodle, keeping the sauce away from the edges, then roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon any remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce over the assembled roll-ups, then sprinkle the reserved mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
  • Cover loosely with foil (not touching the cheese) and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use oven-ready noodles for convenience.
  • Reserve some cheese for a golden topping.
  • Do not let the foil touch the cheese while baking.
  • Let the dish rest 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.