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Pesto Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Cottage Cheese

Dreamy Pesto Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Cottage Cheese

Pesto Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Cottage Cheese is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, mozzarella, and homemade pesto.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles Cook until slightly under al dente.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Ricotta cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim mozzarella can be a lighter option.
  • 3 cups Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce Homemade is preferred, but store-bought is okay.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the lasagna noodles and cook them until just under al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain them well and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a touch of olive oil and toss in the spinach. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until the leaves wilt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped wilted spinach, and 1/4 cup of the pesto sauce. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended and creamy.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a clean working surface, spread a layer of pesto on each lasagna noodle. Spoon a portion of the cottage cheese and spinach filling along the edge of each noodle and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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