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Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Comforting and easy-to-portion spinach lasagna roll-ups filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles (regular, not no-boil)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, stemmed and roughly chopped (about 2–3 handfuls)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (+ extra for topping if desired)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (about 24 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil (for pan and to brush noodles if needed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread a thin layer (about 1/2 cup) of marinara on the bottom.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel or sheet of parchment so they don’t stick.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped spinach, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembly
  1. Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle, then roll them tightly from one short end to the other and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Repeat until all nine noodles are filled and arranged in the dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top, covering each roll. If desired, sprinkle additional mozzarella over the rolls.
  3. Brush any exposed noodle edges lightly with olive oil to prevent drying, then cover the dish tightly with foil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  2. Let the roll-ups rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

These roll-ups can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. If using frozen spinach, squeeze dry before adding to the filling to prevent excess moisture.