Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 package (9 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) container cottage cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (28 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, and parsley.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture onto each lasagna noodle.
- Roll up lasagna noodles tightly and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and cheese mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and cheesy
- Tender and savory
- Vibrant and colorful
- Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner
- Can be customized to your liking with different ingredients
User Comments:
- "These lasagna roll-ups were a hit with my family!"
- "I love the spinach and ricotta filling, it's so flavorful."
- "The roll-ups were easy to make and cooked perfectly in the oven."
- "I added a layer of cooked ground beef to mine, and it was delicious."
- "I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but I really enjoyed this recipe."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have no-boil lasagna noodles, you can use regular lasagna noodles and cook them according to the package directions before rolling them up.
- To make the roll-ups more kid-friendly, you can omit the basil and parsley.
- If you want a crispier topping, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese before baking.