Description
Savory Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a comforting meal that combines tender pasta sheets with a creamy filling of spinach and ricotta, all topped with a rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is loved by the entire family.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) container Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
10 ounces Fresh Spinach, finely chopped
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, plus extra for topping
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Large Egg
2 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
12 No-Boil Lasagna Noodles
1 (24-ounce) jar Marinara Sauce
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped fresh spinach, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread about ½ cup of marinara sauce evenly at the bottom of the dish
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay out each no-boil lasagna noodle on a clean surface. Spoon approximately ¼ cup of the filling over each noodle, spreading it almost to the edges
- Roll Them Up: Carefully roll each noodle tightly from one end to the other
- Arrange in Dish: Place the assembled rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, snuggly next to each other
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the tops of the rolls and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top
- Bake: Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes
- Final Bake: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golde
- Rest and Serve: Let the rolls rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Drain spinach well to avoid excess moisture.
Use quality marinara sauce for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
