Garlic Butter Lasagna Roll-Ups (Print)

Individual lasagna rolls filled with spinach and cheese, baked in buttery garlic sauce until golden and bubbly.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
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 (optional)

→ Topping

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

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and lay noodles flat on a clean towel.
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 if using. 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 remaining garlic butter over the top.
07 - Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
10 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Vegetarian-Friendly: A hearty and satisfying main dish that everyone can enjoy.
  • Perfectly Portioned: Individual roll-ups make serving simple and elegant for dinner parties.
  • Unique Flavor Profile: The transition from marinara to savory garlic butter creates a rich, aromatic experience.
02 -
  • Prevent Sticking: Laying the noodles flat on a clean kitchen towel immediately after draining is the best way to keep them manageable for rolling.
  • Seam Security: Always place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish to ensure they stay closed during the baking process.
  • Ingredient Quality: Use fresh garlic and fresh parsley for the garlic butter sauce to achieve the most vibrant and aromatic flavor.
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