Description
Creamy and savory pasta rolls filled with sautéed spinach, ricotta, and tender shrimp, baked in a garlic cream sauce and topped with golden roasted shrimp and fresh herbs for a comforting seafood dish.
Ingredients
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- 10 lasagna sheets, cooked al dente
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sautéed spinach (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped (reserve some whole for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
- Extra parmesan for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped shrimp. Mix until well incorporated.
- Lay out the cooked lasagna sheets and spread the filling evenly over each one.
- Roll them up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the cream, then add parmesan, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Pour the cream sauce over the pasta rolls.
- Top each roll with a whole shrimp.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and extra parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure spinach is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp—just cook and chop before mixing into the filling.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the filling or sauce.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 155mg