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The Ultimate Comfort Food: Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lasagna, the quintessential comfort food, has been reimagined in a revolutionary way – by rolling it up! This innovative twist on the classic dish offers numerous benefits, including a convenient, lunchbox-friendly serving size and an unparalleled level of fun. Who wouldn’t want to create their own pasta package, complete with a neat little bow?

The Advantages of Rolling

Rolling your lasagna noodles provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the rich, gooey goodness of this beloved dish in a single serving. No more messy layers or awkward portion control – just a perfectly contained package of pasta perfection.

Customizing Your Roll-Ups

Feel free to get creative with your lasagna roll-ups! Try adding cooked ground beef or turkey to the filling, pairing spinach with other greens like kale or turnip greens, or even making your own homemade marinara sauce. The possibilities are endless, and the result is a truly personalized pasta experience.

Hearty Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

Makes 11 roll-ups

Ingredients:

• 1 (16-ounce) pack lasagna noodles
• Vegetable or olive oil
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (15- to 16-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (about 3 ounces) finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pound shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 (17-ounce) bags frozen spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
• 2 (22-ounce) jars marinara sauce

Directions:

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Boil the noodles, then cool them under cold water. Coat both sides of each noodle with oil to prevent sticking.

The Filling

3. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, half of the parmesan, and all of the mozzarella. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

4. Lay out the noodles in rows of 2 lengthwise, overlapping them slightly to make rolling easier.
5. Evenly spread the cheese mixture on each row of noodles.
6. Distribute the spinach evenly.
7. Roll the noodles, setting each seam-side down to keep it together.

Baking

8. Cover the bottom of an extra-large baking dish with 1 jar of marinara sauce.
9. Place the noodle rolls on top of the sauce, then cover with half of the remaining jar of sauce.
10. Cover the dish with foil and bake on the middle rack for 40 minutes.
11. Heat up the last of the marinara sauce and serve it on top with the remaining parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!