Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Pinwheels
Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Pinwheels are a delightful take on traditional lasagna, perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. These creamy, savory pinwheels feature fresh spinach and ricotta cheese rolled in tender lasagna noodles, all enveloped in a zesty homemade tomato sauce. They come together quickly and can be prepared ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Not only are they easy to make, but they also allow everyone to join in the fun of rolling up their own delicious bites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Fresh baby spinach
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Kosher salt
- Sugar
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Calabrian chiles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Make the tomato sauce by simmering crushed tomatoes with garlic and olive oil for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the ricotta filling by mixing wilted spinach with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook lasagna noodles until just shy of al dente and cool under cold water.
- Spread some tomato sauce in a baking dish. Roll each noodle with ricotta filling and place them in the dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg