Italian Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups with Spinach

Ingredients

• 8 sheets lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   In a large pot, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay them flat on a clean towel.
3. 03
   In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pesto sauce, chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. 04
   Spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture evenly over each lasagna noodle.
5. 05
   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture on each noodle.
6. 06
   Roll up each noodle tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
7. 07
   Top the lasagna roll-ups with additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. 08
   Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. 09
   Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. 10
    Let the roll-ups cool for a few minutes before serving.