Description
These Skinny Lasagna Rolls are a lighter twist on the classic comfort food. Filled with creamy ricotta, nutrient-rich spinach, and topped with melty mozzarella and savory marinara, they’re portion-controlled, delicious, and perfect for a healthy family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- • 9 lasagna noodles
- • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- • 1 (15 oz) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- • 1 large egg
- • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- • Salt and pepper to taste
- • 32 oz marinara sauce
- • 9 tablespoons part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Lay them flat to cool.
- • In a bowl, mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- • Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- • Spread about ⅓ cup of filling on each noodle, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- • Pour remaining sauce over the rolls and top each with 1 tbsp mozzarella.
- • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
• Be sure spinach is well-drained to avoid watery filling.
• Add chopped mushrooms or lean ground turkey for variation.
• Serve with a crisp green salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 776 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
