Garlic Butter Lasagna Roll-Ups (Printable Version)

Tender noodles rolled with cheesy spinach filling and baked in luscious garlic butter sauce for ultimate Italian-American comfort.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, basil, eggs, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
04 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. 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 remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the roll-ups.
08 - Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.
09 - Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
10 - Drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce over the roll-ups. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A luxurious twist on traditional lasagna featuring a savory garlic butter finish.
  • Perfectly portioned rolls make for a beautiful presentation and easy serving.
  • Highly customizable with meat or extra vegetables to suit your preference.
02 -
  • Always squeeze frozen spinach completely dry to prevent a watery filling.
  • Cook the noodles to al dente so they maintain their structure during the rolling process.
  • Let the dish rest for at least 5 minutes after baking to allow the cheese and sauce to set.
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