These Spinach Lasagna Rolls are a fresh take on traditional lasagna, with tender noodles wrapped around a light ricotta and spinach filling, topped with mozzarella and parmesan. Baked in a rich tomato sauce, they deliver all the comfort of classic lasagna in a lighter, individual portion.
Great for family dinners, these easy spinach roll ups are an elegant yet simple way to enjoy classic Italian flavors without the work of layering.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Naturally Vegetarian: We always love a good meatless Monday option.
- Comfort Food: Classic lasagna flavors with gooey cheese and rich tomato sauce.
- Make-Ahead/Meal Prep: Store in an airtight container, then reheat for a quick meal on busy weeknights.
- Customize the Filling: Use what you have at home. Add some chopped vegetables or swap the sauce for a different take.
Ingredients
These spinach lasagna roll ups come together with simple, fresh ingredients.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Ricotta Cheese: The creamy base of the cheese filling.
- Fresh Baby Spinach: Adds freshness and nutrition.
- Egg White: Helps bind the ricotta mixture; 2 whole eggs can be subbed.
You'll want to have a 9x13 casserole dish, mixing bowl, cheese grater and measuring cups and spoons on hand for this recipe.
Variations
- Protein Addition: Add ground beef, Italian sausage or shredded chicken to the filling for a hearty version.
- Cottage Cheese: Swap ricotta with cottage cheese in the cheese filling for a lighter option with extra protein.
- White Sauce: Use an Alfredo sauce for a creamier spin.
- Extra Veggies: Stir mushrooms, zucchini or kale into the ricotta mixture.
- Cheese Lovers: Add extra parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the top.
How to Make Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
These rolls come together quickly: cook the noodles, prepare the filling, and bake until bubbly and golden.
Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish, then place enough sauce on bottom of dish to evenly coat thin layer. Set aside.
Cook lasagna noodles in the large pot of water while you mix your filling.
In a large bowl add ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, egg white, salt, Italian seasoning, ground pepper and mix well.
Lay out cooked lasagna rolls and evenly spread over, leaving about 1 inch at the end. Roll up starting with the full end and place in the dish seam side down.
Pour remaining pasta sauce on top of the rolled lasagna, then sprinkle parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and warmed through. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or broil, if desired.
Hint: Cook the noodles to about al dente, they will cook a little more in the oven.
Recipe Tips
A few simple tricks will help your spinach lasagna rolls bake up perfectly every time.
- Drain Spinach Well: After washing spinach, remove excess water so the filling isn’t runny.
- Use Parchment Paper: Parchment paper prevents the noodles from sticking and makes clean up easier.
- Cover with Foil: Spray the inside of the foil with nonstick spray so the cheese doesn’t stick (trust me I learned this the hard way).
- Finish Uncovered: Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
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Storable Instructions
These easy spinach lasagna roll ups are great for meal prep or saving for later.
- Refrigerator: Store fully cooled rolls in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Use a freezer-safe container and store for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven covered with aluminum foil until heated through or microwave in short intervals.
- Make Ahead: Prepare, assemble and cover with plastic wrap and foil for 2 days in the fridge prior to baking. Allow it to come to room temperature before putting in the oven.
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Serving Suggestions
- Simple Starters: Cheesy garlic bread, spinach salad, Crockpot spinach and artichoke dip and spinach rolls with puff pastry.
Recipe FAQs
Assemble the rolls, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the oven when preheating and bake when ready to serve.
Yes, just thaw completely and squeeze out excess water before mixing into the ricotta filling.
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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles uncooked
- 2 cups pasta sauce divided or more
- 1 16- ounce container Ricotta cheese 475 grams
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped small
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- ⅓ cup egg white
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish, then place enough sauce on bottom of dish to evenly coat thin layer. Set aside.
- Cook lasagna noodles in the large pot of water while you mix your filling.
- In a large bowl add ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, egg white, salt, Italian seasoning, ground pepper and mix well.
- Lay out cooked lasagna rolls and evenly spread over, leaving about 1 inch at the end. Roll up starting with the full end and place in the dish seam side down.
- Pour remaining pasta sauce on top of the rolled lasagna, then sprinkle parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and warmed through. Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or broil, if desired.
Notes
- Cook the noodles to about al dente, they will cook a little more in the oven.
- After washing spinach, remove excess water so the filling isn’t runny.
- Lay noodles on parchment when assembling to prevent sticking.
- Top with foil to prevent the rolls from drying. Spray the inside of foil with nonstick spray in case the cheese touches.
- Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
Nutrition
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Abi says
Big fan of lasagna roll ups, glad I found your recipe, made them tonight for dinner, everyone in the family just enjoyed it !!
Eva Filer says
So glad to hear that. They are such a good one for everyone! Enjoy.
Madhu says
These Spinach Lasagna Rolls look so good, I’m definitely saving this recipe to try soon.
Eva Filer says
It is such a simple recipe! Enjoy.
Eva Filer says
These are perfect for a lighter meal that still has a ton of flavor, and is filling!