Description
Creamy chicken alfredo lasagna rolls infuse classic Italian comfort with modern culinary creativity. Savory chicken, silky sauce, and tender spinach roll together in perfectly balanced bites that satisfy pasta lovers completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Cheese:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 egg
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety sauce base by gently melting butter in a medium-heat saucepan, creating a golden foundation for the flavor profile.
- Introduce finely minced garlic, allowing it to dance and release its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds, ensuring it becomes fragrant without burning.
- Carefully pour heavy cream into the saucepan, coaxing the mixture to a delicate, soft simmer that promises luxurious texture.
- Enhance the sauce’s complexity by incorporating freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a whisper of salt, a crack of black pepper, and a subtle hint of nutmeg, transforming the liquid into a rich, harmonious blend.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer, stirring consistently, until it reaches a perfect, silky consistency that clings gracefully to the lasagna rolls.
- Remove from heat, letting the sauce rest and develop its nuanced flavors while you prepare the remaining components of the dish.
- The resulting alfredo sauce will serve as a decadent coating for the lasagna rolls, promising a creamy, indulgent culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calorie content and lighten the dish’s richness.
- Incorporate roasted garlic instead of raw for a deeper, mellower flavor profile that adds complexity to the sauce.
- Choose fresh spinach leaves and sauté them briefly to maintain vibrant color and prevent excess moisture in the lasagna rolls.
- Experiment with gluten-free lasagna noodles and use cornstarch as a thickener for the sauce to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg