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If there is one thing I love more than anything else, it’s being prepared. Honestly, Dear Reader, I get so nervous if I’m running late for something or if I feel unprepared. In fact, I’d much rather stay at home and forget about the whole thing. Well, dinner is no exception. As much as I love to cook, I also enjoy a night off. And, this recipe allows me to come home from work and have a healthy, tasty dinner without all of the fuss of cooking and cleaning. Who wouldn’t want that after a long day at the office?
My colleague, Margaret, is the queen of preparedness. She has to be; she works full time and has four kids. Three of those kids are in school and the last is still in day care. I cannot imagine what her nights are like after she arrives home from work and faces the beginning of another day. Yet, she pulls it all together by prepping as much as she can on the weekends – especially make-ahead meals.
This dish was inspired by Margaret. I was able to prepare this dish in its entirety using one pot and one bowl on the weekend. Then, I was able to cover it, place it in the refrigerator and simply place it in the oven after work for 30 minutes and dinner was done. This dish is wonderfully tasty – the creaminess of the ricotta, paired with the healthiness of the spinach, the saltiness of the parmesan cheese, and the silkiness of the perfect lasagna noodle by Catelli, made dinner so much more enjoyable.
Catelli products have been a staple in my life throughout the years. My mom used to use Catelli products religiously. One of my favourite dishes was her baked ziti using the meat sauce in the blue can. Can you remember that? It’s been so long since I’ve had it; brings back such great family dinner memories! For this recipe, I opted for the Catelli Smart line. Catelli Smart tastes just like traditional white pasta, but offers the added benefits of fibre. With 32% of your daily recommended fibre intake per 85 g serving, it’s a delicious way to incorporate more fibre into your family’s diet. I highly encourage you to try it! You can find Catelli products nestled among the other pasta brands in the pasta and pasta sauce aisle at your local grocery store. I purchased the Catelli Smart pasta at Loblaws, but you can find them almost anywhere!
Let’s get to the recipe, Dear Reader, and do me a favour… share your favourite Catelli recipes with me in the comments section below. Happy Eating!
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Rolls
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- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 300 grams frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups canned pasta sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Follow the cooking instructions on the package of lasagna noodles.
- In the meantime, in a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, one cup of the parmesan, spinach, onion, garlic, chili flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare a large baking dish, approximately 9x13 inches, by pouring the entire contents of the jar of sauce into the dish. Evenly spread the sauce around to coat the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
- Once the noodles are cooked, lay each noodle flat on a cutting board.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture onto each lasagna noodle. Spread the mixture evenly over the noodle, making sure to get to the very end, yet leaving at least 1 inch free of filling at the end.
- Begin to roll up the noodle starting at the end with the filling. Don't roll too tightly, be sure to keep the filling inside the noodle.
- Position the noodle in the prepared baking dish with the seam side facing down.
- Once done, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top with half of the remaining parmesan and place the baking dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, more parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
Mary says
Lovely recipe! I always thought lasagna rolls were more labor intensive… I didn’t realize you could make them ahead. I’ll need to give this recipe a try soon since we are partial to spinach and cheese recipes in our home.
Please tell Margaret she is quite the superwoman. It’s no small feat to feed that many small ones each day! 😉
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Mary. Spinach and cheese are on constant rotation in our home too. And, I most certainly will relay your message to Margaret. She’s actually here with me right now. 🙂
Brian Jones says
These sound delicious!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Brian.
Gwen Petrie says
This recipe looks absolutely delicious and the fact that you can make it ahead of time and then just pop right in your oven when you get home is the best part. Also, the fact that it is healthy makes it a win – win dish. Cannot wait to make it!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Gwen. I appreciate the comment. Looking forward to hearing about how much your love this dish; trust me… you will! 🙂
Margaret says
I had the honour of taste testing this recipe and it was delicious. I will definitely be adding this to my collection of recipes. I am sure it will freeze well for easier weekday meals.
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks, Margaret.
Connie Buckley says
I’m starting a new job on Monday and need some fast recipes that I can prep on the weekend. Will definitely be trying this one out! Thanks!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
This is a great start to your weekend dinner prep. And, good luck on the new job! Congrats!! 🙂
Platter Talk says
We are huge fans of make-ahead meals and any recipe with the word “lasagna” in it goes straight to the top of our menu! Fantastic job with this post, will be picking up some Catteli pasta today!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you so much, Dan! I’m the same – lasagna is by far the ultimate comfort food!
Madiha Nawaz says
Heartiest congrats on doing this post and thanks so much for sharing such an amazing looking dish!
All the best!
Tina Marie says
Oh my, this looks so delicious! I looked up Catelli Lasagna Noodles and I’m in luck – they have gluten-free lasagna noodles!! Yay! I can’t wait to make this delicious dish! I really enjoy “make a head” meals. They make life so much easier.
Fareeha says
Wow, this looks super cool and awesome.. the rolls look fab and delicious
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Oh Em Gee these look delicious!!! So perfectly rolled too! Love anything make ahead.
Megan Marlowe says
I LOVE Lasagna rolls and you can make them ahead of time-perfect! These look delicious, Byron!
Renee says
I love lasagna roll ups! Yours look delicious!!!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Renee. 🙂