Roll it, spread it, pour over and bake.

Why are Mondays so hard? Even when they really aren't? I have been trying to plan easier meals on Mondays just in case Monday are rough. While yesterday wasn't really rough - premaking these Lasagna Roll Ups sure made dinner easy. Andy pulled it from the fridge during his lunch and then I popped it in the oven when I got home. Dinner was ready when every was home from wherever they were and no one had to work too hard for it. I did spend my Saturday morning making it - but by Monday night? That's long forgotten. My weeknight self often appreciates my weekend self for meal prep. These Roll Ups were actually very easy to make. Boil some noodles, cook some meat, spread some filling, roll up, pour sauce, and sprinkle cheese. These would also probably freeze well. I did all 18 lasagna noodles in the box because what are you going to do with 3-6 random noodles in a box? Also we like extra noodles. For sure a "make again" from all at the table.

Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

12-15 lasagna noodles
15 oz. ricotta cheese
1, 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh, roughly chopped)
10 oz. Mozzarella cheese (fresh) (shredded (about 2.5 cups))
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/3 cup Asiago cheese (shredded)
1/3 cup Romano cheese (shredded)
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper (to taste)
16. oz. Ground Italian Sausage, cooked (optional)
1 (24 oz.) jar Marinara of choice

Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Using tongs, carefully remove them from the stockpot and align them on parchment or wax paper, side by side. Preheat oven to 375°F.
For the cheese filling: In a mixing bowl stir together the thawed spinach (moisture squeezed out), ricotta cheese, egg, parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a separate bowl, combine the Mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese. Stir 2 cups of the cheese into the ricotta/egg mixture and reserve leftover cheese for sprinkling on the roll ups prior to baking.
To assemble lasagna roll ups: Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly along length of the noodles (You can just use your hands, it's easier). Add meat on top of cheese, if using.
Roll noodles up jelly roll style to opposite end. Pour about 1 cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place lasagna roll ups in baking dish then cover the top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in preheated oven 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
Let cool for ~5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with more red sauce on top if desired.