Here’s a delicious Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls recipe — easy to make and great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
🧀 Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls
🕒 Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 4–6
Makes: 10–12 rolls
🌿 Ingredients:
For the Filling:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 oz (about 2 cups) fresh spinach (or use 10 oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg
For the Rolls:
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10–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready, cooked if needed)
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2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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Extra mozzarella & Parmesan for topping
🔪 Instructions:
1. Cook the Lasagna Noodles
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
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Drain and lay flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Make the Filling
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, cooked spinach, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
3. Assemble the Rolls
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
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Spread 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto each lasagna noodle, then roll tightly from one end to the other.
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Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
4. Top & Bake
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Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the rolls.
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Sprinkle with additional mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
5. Serve
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
📝 Tips:
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Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.
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Freeze: Freeze individually before baking for quick meals.
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Add-ins: Try adding sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or crumbled cooked sausage for variations.