Garlic Butter Lasagna Roll-Ups (Print View)

Rolled lasagna noodles stuffed with cheesy spinach filling, baked in garlic butter

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 lasagna noodles

→ Filling

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

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

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

→ Topping

17 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

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 according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a parchment-lined surface to cool.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, basil, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well incorporated.
04 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant without browning. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
05 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of filling evenly along each noodle. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce evenly over the roll-ups.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the roll-ups.
08 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Uncover the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes more until cheese is golden and bubbly. Drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce over the roll-ups. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Irresistible Flavor: The combination of creamy ricotta and a savory garlic butter sauce creates a rich, gourmet taste.
  • Easy to Serve: Pre-rolled portions make serving simple and present beautifully on the plate.
  • Vegetarian Comfort: A hearty and filling meatless option that satisfies the whole family.
02 -
  • Roll Tightly: To keep the rich filling from spilling out during baking, ensure you roll each noodle as tightly as possible.
  • Spinach Prep: If using frozen spinach, be sure it is thawed and squeezed completely dry to avoid a watery filling.
  • Garlic Control: Cook the minced garlic just until fragrant to prevent it from becoming bitter.
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