Description
A deliciously easy recipe for Baked Spinach Ricotta Roll, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fresh lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Take one lasagna noodle and spread about 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodle. Carefully roll the noodle from one end to the other, creating a log shape. Place the rolled noodle seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling.
- Once all the rotolo are in the dish, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a meatier version, add cooked ground beef or sausage to the ricotta mixture.
- Substitute the spinach with other greens like kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg