About this recipe

Tender lasagna noodles rolled up with a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, nestled in marinara sauce, and blanketed with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. These individual rolls are easier to serve than traditional lasagna, freeze beautifully, and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole family.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to ![375°F]. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and lay flat on a lightly oiled baking sheet or parchment paper so they don't stick together.

2. 2

   While the noodles cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over ^[medium heat]. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the baby spinach in batches, tossing until fully wilted, about 3–4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a colander and press out as much excess moisture as possible, then let cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth. Fold in the cooled, drained baby spinach until evenly incorporated.

4. 4

   Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Lay a cooked lasagna noodles flat and spread about 3 tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach filling in an even layer across the entire noodle. Roll it up snugly from one end and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining lasagna noodles and filling.

5. 5

   Spoon the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

6. 6

   Bake covered at ![375°F] for 25 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden at the edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.