Description
Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Pinwheels are a delightful fusion of traditional lasagna flavors wrapped into easy-to-eat spirals. These pinwheels feature creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in tender lasagna noodles and topped with a savory tomato sauce. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Involve the whole family in assembling these cheesy bites for a fun cooking experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by simmering crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and sugar until thickened.
- Wilt the spinach with salt, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wilted spinach with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Boil lasagna noodles until just shy of al dente; drain and cool to prevent sticking.
- Spread tomato sauce in a baking dish; layer noodles with ricotta mixture and roll tightly.
- Place pinwheels upright in the dish, top with remaining sauce, cover with foil, and bake until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg