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Lemon Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with Spinach, Fennel & Basil

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 6 oz fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 bulb fennel
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 oz. shredded Parmesan divided
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 T unsalted butter divided
  • 1 T olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Trim fennel top and slice off bottom. Slice, discarding core pieces. Chop shallot.
  • Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, or just done. Drain.
  • Saute shallot and fennel in 1 T butter and olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and spinach. Cook and stir until spinach wilts down. Remove vegetable mixture to a small baking dish.
  • Add remaining butter to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until butter turns golden. Pour butter into a measuring cup and set aside.
  • Mix ricotta with lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 oz. Parmesan, salt & pepper. Spread on lasagna noodles, roll up and place atop greens in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate before baking at this point if desired.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 until heated through, about 20 minutes. A cold dish will take longer. Cover during baking to keep cheese from getting too brown or the noodles dry if necessary.
  • Warm browned butter in microwave for 30-60 seconds and pour over rolls before serving and garnish with basil chiffonade
Keyword Lasagna Rolls, Lemon Ricotta Pasta, Vegetarian Lasagna