and savory twist on classic lasagna? Let’s make Crispy Fried Lasagna Rolls—a golden, crunchy, cheesy delight with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
¼ medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 tsp minced garlic 🧄
½ tsp salt (or to taste) 🧂
¼ tsp pepper 🌶️
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️
½ tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
2 tbsp all-purpose flour 🍚
1 cup whole milk 🥛
¼ cup heavy cream 🥛
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
¼ cup chopped spinach (frozen or fresh) (optional) 🌱
For the Coating:
1 ½ cups crushed crackers (or bread crumbs) 🍞
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp chili flakes 🌶️
For the Lasagna Rolls:
8 cooked lasagna noodles 🍝
1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
1 egg 🥚
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 🌿
Olive oil for frying 🛢️
🍳 Preparation Steps:
Prepare the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning, and cook for another minute. (🧄🧅)
Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously until the sauce begins to thicken. (🥛🍚)
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped spinach (if using). Continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes, then remove from heat and set aside. (🧀🌱)
Prepare the Lasagna Rolls:
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, and chopped basil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. (🥚🧀🌿)
Lay out your cooked lasagna noodles on a flat surface. Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto each noodle. Roll them up tightly, placing them seam-side down. (🍝🧀)
Coat the Lasagna Rolls:
In a shallow dish, mix the crushed crackers (or breadcrumbs), shredded Parmesan cheese, and chili flakes. Roll each lasagna roll in
