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Two Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Roll Ups covered in melted cheese and marinara sauce on a white plate.

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Roll Ups

This recipe shows you how to make lasagna roll-ups filled with spinach and mushrooms. It is a comforting meal that you can make for your family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 roll ups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roll Ups
  • 6 lasagna noodles cooked per package instructions
  • 2 tsp olive oil Use 3 tsp if needed
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced thinly
  • 1 sweet yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 Sea salt to taste
  • 1 freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella shredded, plus more for topping
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (garnish)
For Assembly
  • Simple Marinara Prepare separately

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare the simple marinara. Refer to the linked recipe instructions.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  3. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
  4. Drain the noodles, then lay them out separately on parchment paper.
  5. Sauté the vegetables while the noodles cook by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the mushrooms and onions once the pan is hot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are golden, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  7. Add the minced garlic and spinach, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
  8. Remove the vegetables from the heat and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Set aside to cool.
  9. Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining the ricotta cheese, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, nutmeg, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Mix until everything is combined.
  10. Spoon a bit of the ricotta mixture down the length of each noodle.
  11. Top each noodle evenly with the sautéed vegetables.
  12. Spoon some simple marinara in the bottom of the baking dish.
  13. Roll each noodle up carefully, then place it seam side down in the baking dish.
  14. Spoon some marinara over the top of each noodle, then top with a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese.
  15. Cover the dish with tin foil and place it into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
  16. Remove the foil and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes.
  17. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve the roll-ups.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe was adapted from a traditional lasagna recipe to fit a healthier eating style. You can use your favorite marinara sauce recipe for the base.

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