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Cheesy Pesto Lasagna Rolls with Ricotta and Spinach | Easy Italian Dinner Idea

Cheesy Pesto Lasagna Rolls with Ricotta and Spinach

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Individual lasagna rolls filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, spinach, and pesto, topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a gourmet dinner experience.


Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles, boiled al dente
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
  2. Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, drain, and lay flat on parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup pesto, chopped spinach, parmesan, and minced garlic.
  4. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of ricotta filling onto each cooked noodle and roll tightly.
  6. Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish.
  7. Top with remaining pesto and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.