Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dish filled with creamy ricotta, flavorful spinach, and topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) Lasagna Noodles
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces) Marinara Sauce
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- Fresh Basil or Parsley, for garnish (optional)
- 1 container (15 ounces) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1 package (10 ounces) Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the lasagna noodles and cook according to the package directions, aiming for al dente.
- Once cooked, carefully drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Lay the cooked noodles in a single layer on a clean surface and toss them with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed spinach using a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, drained spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a baking dish.
- Take about ¼ cup of the spinach-ricotta mixture and spread it evenly over each noodle. Roll them up carefully.
- Place the rolled noodles seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated cheese and adjust seasonings to your taste. This dish can also be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian