I tried this for a friends birthday at home when we all brought our favorite comfort recipe and this lasagna got more requests for seconds than anything else. Now it is a staple for our family celebrations.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles: Cooked just until al dente for perfect texture Choose a brand with enough length for easy rolling
- Ricotta cheese: Delivers creamy pockets inside every roll Look for whole milk ricotta for a richer result
- Fresh spinach: Sautéed and chopped for bright flavor and color Baby spinach is tender and less bitter
- Mozzarella: Mild meltiness holds the filling together Choose whole milk mozzarella for best melting
- Parmesan cheese: Salty depth and classic Italian flavor Buy a wedge and grate fresh for aroma
- Egg: Helps bind the filling so nothing falls out during baking Use a farm fresh egg if possible
- Garlic: Adds aromatic warmth Mincing fresh garlic makes a difference here
- Salt and pepper: Balances and brings out all the flavors Use flaky sea salt for finishing if you have it
- Butter: Creates a rich base for the creamy garlic sauce Use real unsalted butter
- Heavy cream: Ensures the sauce is velvety and luscious Do not substitute with milk if you want true richness
- Chicken or seafood broth: Backs up the sauce with extra flavor Low sodium is best so you control salt
- Paprika and chili flakes: Provide earthy warmth and gentle kick Smoked paprika adds unique undertones
- Lemon juice: A splash brightens everything up Use fresh squeezed for best results
- Fresh parsley: For color and herbal lift Chopped just before serving for vibrancy
- Shrimp: Large peeled and deveined for seafood sweetness Buy the freshest you can find or wild caught if available
- Olive oil: For sautéing the shrimp and finishing fruity note A good everyday extra virgin olive oil works
