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Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna but rolled up to perfection. Complete with some spinach, ricotta, and tomato sauce.
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Meat Dishes
Allergy: Nut Free
Servings: 9
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 package lasagna noodles, cooked & drained
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, + 1 extra cup for the top, shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 oz fresh spinach, chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Boil the lasagna noodles by following the directions on the box.
    1 package lasagna noodles,
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  • In a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
    1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sauté 1 pound of ground beef for 3 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally.
    1 lb ground beef, salt,, pepper,
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  • Chop ½ of an onion and add to the beef. Sauté for another minutes.
    ½ yellow onion,
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  • Add in 3 ounces of chopped spinach, sauté for 2 minutes. Once done, set aside to cool.
    3 oz fresh spinach,
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  • Meanwhile in a separate bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella cheeses, egg, as well as a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well, then add to the skillet and combine with the beef and spinach.
    1 cup ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese,, 1 large egg, salt,, pepper,
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  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Prepare an oven safe dish for lasagna, by spreading ½ cup marinara sauce on the bottom.
    2 cups marinara sauce
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  • On each cooked lasagna noodle spread beef mixture.
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  • Roll it up and place in an oven safe dish (you could also cut each roll in half).
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  • Spread marinara sauce on top of the lasagna rolls. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
    2 cups marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese,
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  • Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
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  • Take off foil and bake for another 5 minutes. (I broil the last 2 minutes to get that darker color on top.)
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Notes

  • Ricotta cheese can be found in most grocery stores in the dairy section or specialty cheese isle. 

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg