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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

A comforting tray of spinach and cheese-stuffed lasagna noodles baked in a savory tomato-meat sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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, divided (reserve 1/2 cup)
  • 1.25 cups Parmesan cheese shredded, divided (reserve 1/2 cup)

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 salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried oregano to the beef and stir to combine.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10–12 minutes until the sauce thickens and the onions are tender. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon 4–5 tablespoons of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the 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 topping, then add the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan to the ricotta mixture and stir until thick and well combined.
  • Cook the oven-ready lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then transfer them to a large baking sheet to cool slightly.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese-spinach mixture at one end of each noodle and spread into an even layer, leaving the edges clear.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat sauce over the cheese mixture on each noodle, keeping sauce away from the edges, then roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Top each roll-up with a little of the remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce, then sprinkle the reserved mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the rolls.
  • Cover the dish loosely with foil (avoid touching the cheese) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Large Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Aluminum Foil

Notes

  • Use oven-ready noodles for convenience.
  • Reserve some cheese for a golden topping.
  • Do not overfill noodles to keep roll-ups neat.
  • Let the dish rest 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.