Greek Alfredo Lasagna Rolls

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A twist on the classic lasagna, this Greek Alfredo Lasagna Rolls is an easy, delicious, and full of flavor meal that your whole family will love. It’s packed with flavors that will transport you to the Mediterranean thanks to the Pearls’ Greek Kalamata, marinated artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and dried herbs.

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Creamy, rich, and delicious, you will love this easy lasagna rolls recipe. Baked in a white alfredo sauce instead of a traditional meat sauce, this is a delicious twist that keeps dinner from getting boring. Packed with Pearls’ Specialties Kalamata Greek Olives, you’ll love how this pasta tastes. 

These olives make a good thing even better! People who love olives, love and trust Pearls so it’s my go-to brand whenever I’m at the grocery store. Their Specialties Kalamata Greek Olives are one of their gourmet Olives that are sourced straight from Greece. They are truly one of the most passionate and high-quality olive brands out there.

Looking for more delicious recipes that use olives? Try my Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad or Greek Chicken Skillet Recipe. Both are great work lunches as they pack really well, or for weeknight dinners!

Greek White Alfredo Lasagna cut to show the center

Why You’ll Love This Vegetarian White Lasagna Recipe

  • It’s so flavorful. These Greek alfredo lasagna rolls are so flavorful and fresh thanks to Pearls Olives! The sun-kissed, Kalamata olives are hand-picked, hand-crafted purple gems that have a firm texture and a fruity flavor. It adds so much unique flavor to the lasagna rolls that really set it apart from other lasagna.
  • It’s a fresh twist. This lasagna roll recipe is a delicious twist thanks to the fresh Greek flavors. The Pearls’ Greek Kalamata olives paired with marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and oregano is like heaven in your mouth.
  • The perfect dinner. This will make six generous rolls that your family will devour (especially the kids). There won’t be any leftovers.

Greek Alfredo Lasagna Ingredients

ingredients of the Greek White Alfredo Lasagna recipe
  • Lasagna pasta: feel free to use regular, gluten-free, or whole wheat. 
  • The stuffing: for the stuffing, you’ll need Pearls Specialties Kalamata Olives, tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, baby spinach, and red onions. Feel free to adjust the amount of each ingredient to your liking.
  • The white lasagna sauce: for the alfredo sauce, you’ll need all-purpose flour, butter, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, chili flakes, onion powder, and heavy cream. You can always taste and adjust as you go along to adjust the seasoning.
  • Toppings: to top off the lasagna rolls, you’ll need shredded mozzarella cheese, along with some left over stuffing.

How To Make Greek Alfredo Lasagna Rolls

  • Cook the pasta: Cook until al dente according to package directions. Save 1½ cups of the pasta water.
  • Prepare the filling: Sauté the spinach and onion with olive oil and transfer to a large bowl. In the same bowl, add the rest of the filling ingredients. Mix and set aside.
  • Prepare the lasagna white sauce: In a skillet, melt the butter and add in the garlic. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add in the spices. Mix and sauté for a few more seconds. Add in the flour and mix well until you obtain a nice smooth paste.
making of Greek White Alfredo Lasagna sauce
  • Add the water and heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps. Simmer on low for a few minutes until the sauce thickens up.
making of Greek White Alfredo Lasagna sauce
  • Assemble the lasagna rolls: Place a sheet of the cooked lasagna on a cutting board and add a heaping spoon of the filling. Spread evenly onto the roll and roll the lasagna sheet. Set aside. Repeat for the rest of the rolls.
rolling of making of Greek White Alfredo Lasagna
  • In a baking dish, add half of the alfredo sauce to the bottom of the dish. Place the rolls into the baking dish and pour the rest of the alfredo sauce on top of the rolls. 
rolls of Greek alfredo lasagna placed in a baking dish with topping
  • Finish with cheese and bake: Top rolls with some shredded mozzarella cheese, add the rest of the topping ingredients around the rolls, and bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes a little golden brown in color. Remove from oven and serve while warm.
close up shot of a Greek White Alfredo Lasagna roll

Tips and Notes for making the Stuffed Lasagna Rolls

  • ​​If you have leftover olives, Pearls Olives on Instagram has great inspiration and recipes for olive lovers so go give them a follow. Learn about their olives and where to buy them at Olives.com
  • After removing from the oven, allow the Greek lasagna to sit for a few minutes before cutting into it. This stops your layers from sliding apart.
  • You can sneak more veggies in if you like, just be wary that this can increase the water content, you don’t want to end up with a soupy lasagna.
  • The top layer of pasta needs to be totally covered in cheese to prevent the noodles from becoming too brittle and dry.
  • Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the filling for extra protein.
  • If you want something lighter than ricotta cheese, try using cottage cheese. While ricotta cheese is more traditional in a lasagna, cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.
Piece of Greek White Alfredo Lasagna Roll on a plate with a gold fork

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make lasgana ahead of time?

Make the lasagna rolls the night before and then place them in the refrigerator, covered, for the next day. Bake according to the instructions but add 10 to 15 minutes as the lasagna rolls will be cold since they were in the refrigerator.

Is this Greek lasagna freezer friendly?

This is perfect for the freezer! Make the lasagna and let it completely cool. I then wrap the lasagna in plastic wrap then tinfoil. To reheat, add some more cheese, cover with tin foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Is lasagna better with ricotta or cottage cheese?

Both work, but ricotta cheese is much more creamy and has a higher fat and calorie content. Cottage cheese is a lighter alternative, lower in fat and calories but does not have the creamy consistency of ricotta cheese.

Can I use frozen spinach?

You can definitely use frozen spinach. You can either add it in from frozen or thaw it and squeeze out as much liquid as possible before adding it into the pan. 

Can you thaw lasagna on the counter?

I do not recommend thawing this meal on your kitchen counter because it has cream and cheese in it. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

top down shot of the Greek White Alfredo Lasagna in a baking dish

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Greek Alfredo Lasagna Rolls (with White Sauce)

A twist on the classic lasagna, these Greek Alfredo Lasagna Rolls are an easy, delicious, and full of flavor meal that your whole family will love. It’s packed with flavors that will transport you to the Mediterranean thanks to the Pearls’ Specialties Greek Kalamata Olives, marinated artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and dried herbs.

Prep Time 35 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

  • Sauté the spinach and onion with olive oil and transfer to a large bowl.

  • In the same bowl, add in the rest of the stuffing ingredients. Mix and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a skillet, melt the butter and add in the garlic. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add in the spices. Mix and sauté for a few more seconds.

  • Add in the flour and mix well until you obtain a nice smooth paste.

  • Add the water and heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps. Simmer on low for a few minutes until the sauce thickens up.

Assemble The Lasagna Rolls

  • Place a sheet of the cooked lasagna on a cutting board and add a heaping spoon of the filling. Spread evenly onto the roll and roll the lasagna sheet. Set aside. Repeat for the rest of the rolls.

  • In a baking dish, add half of the Greek alfredo sauce at the bottom of the dish.

  • Place the rolls into the baking dish and pour the rest of the alfredo sauce on top of the rolls.

  • Top rolls with some shredded mozzarella cheese, add the rest of the topping ingredients around the rolls and bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes a little golden brown in color.

  • Remove from oven and serve while warm.

Notes

  • You can sneak more veggies in if you like, just be wary that this can up the water content, you don’t want to end up with a soupy lasagna.
  • After removing from the oven, allow the Greek lasagna to sit for a few minutes before cutting into it. This stops your layers from sliding apart.
  • The final layer of pasta needs to be totally covered in cheese to prevent the noodles from becoming too brittle and dry.
  • Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the filling for extra protein.
  • If you want something lighter than ricotta cheese, try using cottage cheese. While ricotta cheese is more traditional in a lasagna, cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2448IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 2mg



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