Garlic Butter Lasagna Roll-Ups (Printable Version)

Individual lasagna rolls filled with spinach and cheese, baked in garlic butter

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 lasagna noodles

→ Filling

02 - 2 cups ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Garlic Butter

12 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Topping

17 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and lay noodles flat on a clean towel to dry.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
04 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread 2 tablespoons of filling evenly over each lasagna noodle. Roll up tightly from the short end.
06 - Pour half of the garlic butter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange lasagna roll-ups seam-side down in the dish. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the top.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the roll-ups.
08 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden.
10 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Individual Portions: The roll-up format makes serving simple and ensures every bite has the perfect pasta-to-filling ratio.
  • Garlic Butter Twist: Swapping traditional marinara for a buttery garlic sauce adds a decadent, aromatic depth.
  • Vegetarian Friendly: A protein-packed meal thanks to ricotta, mozzarella, and eggs, complemented by fresh spinach.
02 -
  • Prevent Sticking: Lay the cooked noodles on a clean towel or parchment paper immediately after draining to keep them from sticking together.
  • Don't Overfill: Use just 2 tablespoons of filling per noodle to ensure a tight, clean roll that stays closed during baking.
  • Foil Technique: Keeping the dish covered for the first 25 minutes allows the filling to heat through without burning the cheese topping.
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