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Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna roll ups with spinach and beef. Quick and easy dinner recipe
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: lasagna, pasta
Servings: 18 lasagna roll ups
Calories: 308kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb lasagna noodles
  • 1 Lb beef
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 24 oz. pasta sauce
  • 32. oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 TBS parsley
  • 1 TBS basil
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

MAKE THE LASAGNA NOODLES

  • Salt the water with 1 TBS of salt and make the lasagna noodles according to the package, stirring occasionally to help prevent sticking.
  • Be sure they are alDente and not too soft. Stain and rinse with cold water.

COOK THE BEEF

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add a TBS cooking oil and ½ a chopped onion.
  • When the onion becomes soft add 3 cloves of minced garlic.
  • Add 1 LB of beef and season with salt and pepper.
  • Strain excess fat.
  • Once the beef is cooked add half the jar of pasta sauce.

RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING

  • Steam spinach and squeeze out excess water using the back of a spatula.
  • In a medium size bowl combine 32oz of ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, 2 TBS parsley, 1 TBS basil and drained spinach.

ASSEMBLE THE ROLL UPS

  • On a baking sheet lay out the lasagna noodles.
  • Layer with ricotta cheese mixture and beef sauce. Roll.
  • In a large baking dish cover the bottom with 2 a bit of pasta sauce. Lay lasagna roll up over the sauce.
  • Continue until you've used all the lasagna noodles. You may need to use a second, smaller baking dish.

BAKE AT 350°

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Once you've made all the roll ups you should have some beef mixture left over. Pour in the remaining pasta sauce into the beef mixture.
  • Top each roll with a bit of sauce and spread to cover. Top with remaining 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes.

Notes

*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 6455mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2377IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 3mg