Lasagna Roll Ups
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Lasagna Roll Ups are a great twist on traditional lasagna! You get all your favorite flavors of lasagna in this recipe but they are stuffed in a lasagna noodle that is rolled up. Think lasagna noodles stuffed with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, Gourmet Garden lightly dried parsley and stir-in garlic paste. It’s also a freezer-friendly recipe so it’s great for meal prep. Get excited to dive head first into this recipe!
We love pairing this easy lasagna roll ups recipe with our favorite Olive Garden Bread Sticks and easy Greek Salad. It’s a great quick and easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love! Try this Baked Ravioli Casserole is loaded with ground beef, marinara sauce, spices, cheese ravioli and topped with lots of melted cheese too.
My family loves anything with pasta in it or any casserole. That’s why I knew this easy lasagna roll ups recipe would be a hit before I even made it. One of my most popular recipes is the Alfredo version of this and I knew you guys wanted this one too!This recipe checks all the boxes for a winner, that’s for sure!
Why You’ll Love Lasagna Roll Ups
- This is a fabulous make-ahead recipe. You can store in the refrigerator or freezer and then reheat and enjoy later!
- Even though the total time is close to an hour, the prep time only takes 15 minutes. Then you just pop this dish into the preheated oven and let it bake.
- Easily adapt and change the recipe to fit your preferences. You can add le
Ingredients for Lasagna Roll Ups
- Lasagna noodles – Grab your favorite kind of lasagna noodles and cook them according to package instructions.
- Dried parsley – Feel free to use fresh parsley instead of dried parsley. Both will work great.
- Salt – Bring out the flavor of the lasagna roll ups with a bit of salt.
- Egg – Add egg to the lasagna filling mixture to make it extra creamy and help bind everything together a bit.
- Minced garlic – Freshly minced garlic is a game changer when it comes to the flavor department. You’ll love how this completely changes the taste of this dish.
- Part-skim ricotta cheese – You gotta have ricotta cheese to make a tasty lasagna recipe!
- Spaghetti sauce – Either grab a jar of spaghetti sauce from the grocery store or even make your own homemade sauce.
- Mozzarella cheese – Make your lasagna roll ups extra rich and delicious with some gooey mozzarella cheese.
How to Make Lasagna Roll Ups
Grab an 8×8 inch baking dish and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Pour one cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of the pan and then set it aside.
Boil the lasagna noodles in a large pot of water, according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse the noodles.
While the lasagna noodles cook, mix together the filling. Place shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt and parsley into a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Once combined, lay out each cooked lasagna noodles. Blot the moisture with a paper towel and spread the cheese mixture over each of the noodles.
Roll up the lasagna noodles and then place them seam side down in the casserole dish.
Spread the remaining sauce spaghetti sauce over the easy lasagna roll ups, then top with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling!
How to Freeze Lasagna Roll Ups
I often double this lasagna roll ups recipe and make one in a foil pan and pop it in the freezer for later. It’s always nice to have a freezer meal for when life is a little crazy!
I recommend covering the whole dish with foil and then putting it in a gallon freezer storage bag.
They can be frozen for up to 3 months in a standard freezer.
When you are ready to bake the lasagna roll up, I recommend that you thaw them in the fridge overnight to speed up the cooking time. If you cook it from frozen it will take at least 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes to bake.
What are lasagna roll ups?
Essentially they are a lasagna noodle that’s been cooked and then it’s stuffed with a cheese mixture and rolled up and put in a pan. It’s a delicious twist on traditional lasagna that your family will love!
What to serve with this Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe
Make some homemade breadsticks or easy air fryer garlic bread to serve with this easy Italian dinner. Cheesy garlic bread and antipasto salad are great side dishes too.
Roasted vegetables, Olive Garden salad, and skillet asparagus would be tasty pairings too!
What can I add to lasagna roll ups?
There are many different ways to customize and change this dish! You can use Italian sausage or ground beef in the spaghetti sauce to add more protein. Ground turkey would be tasty too!
Feel free to change up the cheese and mix in some parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, or any other gooey favorite.
Additions like onions or fresh basil would add loads of flavor. And things like spinach or kale could add a nice veggie element to the dish.
Can I make lasagna roll ups ahead of time?
Yes! I love making them the night before and then sticking them in the fridge for the next day. That means when I get home from work or running kids around I can just pop it in the oven. I do recommend adding another 15-30 minutes to the baking time because the roll ups will be cold since they were in the fridge!
Pro Tips for the Best Lasagna Roll Ups
- If the top of your casserole starts browning while it bakes, just cover with foil and put then put it back into the oven to continue baking!
- Be sure to roll the pasta tightly after loading it up with the filling. This will ensure that they don’t unroll while baking.
- Spread the sauce over every single roll so that the noodles do not dry out while in the oven.
More Lasagna Recipes!
- Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups
- Lasagna Soup
- Lasagna Casserole
- Homemade Lasagna
- Easy Cheese Ravioli Lasagna
Looking for a fun new twist on lasagna? Then this definitely is the recipe for you!
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Lasagna Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 15 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8 inch pan with non-stick spray. Pour 1 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of pan and spread out evenly. Set aside.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until they are al dente. Don’t overcook them as you will be baking them also. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water so they don’t stick together.
- While the lasagna noodles are cooking mix together 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, salt and parsley in a bowl.
- Lay out the noodles and blot the water off of them with a paper towel. Spread 1/9 of cheese mixture on noodle. Roll up the lasagna noodle. Place the roll-ups, seam side down in the pan. Repeat with all of the noodles.
- Once they are all in the pan pour the rest of the spaghetti sauce over them. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbling on sides. If cheese browns to quickly, cover pan with foil and place back in oven.
Cheryl yarborough says
More work than I thought but was good and like how rolls lift out nicely.
Julie Evink says
Glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! Thanks for rating and commenting on this recipe!
Taryn says
This is so much easier to serve than traditional lasagna! I hate when the layers come apart. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie Evink says
Enjoy!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
• I’m making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!
Julie Evink says
Yes they will!
Shekinah says
Did this but I sauteed some mushrooms and spinach and filled my roll ups with that along with the cheese filling. Delish!
Julie Evink says
So good!
Gerald says
Where is the meat?
Julie Evink says
I made these without meat but you could always brown some and add it as a layer in the roll up!