Lasagne Rolls With Spinach Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy spinach sauce and cheesy ricotta filling wrapped in tender pasta rolls
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Lasagne Rolls With Spinach Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 174.0

Description

These Lasagne Rolls offer a creative twist on traditional baked pasta, featuring tender noodles rolled around a rich mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and herbs. They are nestled in a velvety, homemade spinach cream sauce that is both vibrant and comforting. The dish delivers a perfect balance of savory cheese flavors and earthy greens, making it an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or potlucks. It is easier to assemble than layered lasagna but delivers the same satisfying, hearty experience. Serve warm for a delicious meal that feels homemade and elegant without requiring hours of preparation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter; add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
  3. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add milk and stir over medium heat until thickened.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Pour sauce into blender container and add half of the spinach; puree until smooth.
  7. Pour sauce back into saucepan; stir in remaining spinach.
  8. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into a deep 3-qt. casserole.
  9. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, marjoram, basil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper.
  10. To assemble, lay noodles out flat.
  11. Spread 3 tablespoons cheese mixture over each, leaving 2" of noodle uncovered at one end.
  12. Starting at opposite end, roll up jellyroll style.
  13. Stand upright in casserole dish.
  14. Arrange rolls in dish to touch each other.
  15. Pour remaining sauce over rolls.
  16. Bake, covered, 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 174.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 14.7mg5%
Sodium 338.9mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 8.7g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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