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Lasagna Roll Ups


Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people
Close up of a spatula scooping a lasagna roll-up out of a pan.
Introducing an exciting twist on the classic family favorite—the Lasagna Roll-up recipe! Packed with creamy ricotta, flavorful parmesan, and gooey mozzarella, this dish has all the deliciousness of lasagna without the hassle of layers. Get ready to up your dinner game with this delightful and hassle-free recipe!

Ingredients  

  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage optional
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce divided
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and set aside a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain them and lay them on a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from sticking.
    Cooked lasagna noodles on a kitchen towel.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons garlic paste, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix until everything is combined.
    Ingredients to make ricotta filling for pasta in a bowl.
  • If using meat, fold in the 1 cup cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage.
    Ricotta and meat pasta filling mixture in a bowl
  • Spread about 1 cup of the 2 cups marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
    Marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Work in batches, spreading about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle.
    Three lasagna noodles with ricotta filling spread over them on a cutting board.
  • Starting from one end, roll the coated noodle up tightly.
    A woman's hand rolling lasagna noodles.
  • Place the rolled noodle seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles.
    A lasagna roll up being places in a pan.
  • Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce over the top of the lasagna roll-ups.
    Marinara sauce on top of lasagna roll ups ready to bake.
  • Sprinkle ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the marinara and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 additional minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
    Lasagna roll ups in a baking dish ready to bake.
  • Allow the lasagna roll-ups to rest for a few minutes before serving.
    Overhead photo of lasagna roll-ups in a baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 3mg
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