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Yes! If you use fresh spinach, sauté it lightly first and drain any excess moisture before mixing into the filling, so your roll ups don’t turn out watery.

u003cstrongu003eCan I prepare the roll ups completely ahead of time?u003c/strongu003e

Absolutely! You can assemble the roll ups in your casserole dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. It’s great for busy days or entertaining.

u003cstrongu003eWhat’s the best sauce to use with this recipe?u003c/strongu003e

I recommend a simple marinara or your favorite robust tomato-based sauce. Avoid overly chunky sauces as a slightly thick sauce works best to coat the roll ups evenly.

u003cstrongu003eCan I add meat to these lasagna roll ups?u003c/strongu003e

Yes! Browned ground beef, Italian sausage, or turkey can be mixed into the cheese and spinach filling or layered between rolls for added protein and richness. Just be sure the meat is fully cooked before adding.

Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

Name: Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz. lasagna noodles; 15 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 1 24 oz. jar pasta sauce

Description

Delicious Lasagna Roll Ups featuring tender lasagna noodles filled with a creamy spinach and ricotta cheese mixture, topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a comforting, family-friendly dinner that's easy to prepare and bake to perfection.

Ingredients

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Pasta

12 oz. lasagna noodles

Filling

15 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained

Sauce

1 24 oz. jar pasta sauce

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Instructions

Preheat and boil noodles. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt to season the water, then add the lasagna noodles. Boil until just al dente, being careful not to overcook so noodles remain firm enough to roll. Drain noodles in a colander and let cool until safe to handle.
Prepare the filling. Squeeze excess water from thawed spinach thoroughly. In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until mixture is evenly combined.
Assemble the roll ups. Lay cooked noodles flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately 1/4 cup of the spinach and cheese filling over each noodle from edge to edge. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam side down in a large casserole dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling, aiming for about 16 roll ups. Save any extra noodles as backups in case any tear during rolling.
Add sauce and top cheese. Pour the entire jar of pasta sauce evenly over the rolled noodles in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce.
Bake. Cover casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure noodles are cooked al dente for easier rolling without breaking.
Thoroughly drain spinach to avoid excess moisture making filling watery.
Use fresh grated Parmesan for best flavor.
Leftover roll ups can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated.
Additional seasoning such as garlic powder or Italian herbs can be added to filling for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll up (approximate)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg