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"Close-up of cheesy, baked lasagna roll ups with meat sauce and herbs, served on a white plate."

Lasagna Roll Ups

These cheesy, comforting Lasagna Roll Ups are perfect for picky eaters and busy weeknights. Individual pasta rolls are filled with ricotta and mozzarella, then baked in a rich marinara sauce until bubbly. Quick to make, easy to customize, and always a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Italian, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces Lasagna noodles - Boiled until bendable
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese - Drained if watery
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese - Divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • 1 large Egg - Mixed into ricotta
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce - Homemade or jarred
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - Or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil - Chopped optional garnish
  • Optional Mix-ins - Choose as desired:
  • 1 cup Frozen spinach - Thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ lb Ground beef or sausage - Cooked and drained
  • ½ cup Mushrooms - Chopped and sautéed
  • ½ cup Bell peppers - Diced

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For boiling noodles)
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Greased)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For cheese mixture)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping veggies or meats)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accuracy)
  • 1 Clean kitchen towel (For drying noodles)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (For baking cover)

Method
 

  1. Cook lasagna noodles until just soft but still firm, then lay flat to cool.
    "Flat lay of ingredients for lasagna roll ups including lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, ground meat, fresh spinach, garlic, eggs, and salt on a wooden surface."
  2. Combine ricotta, egg, cheese, and seasoning, then let rest to thicken slightly.
    "Preparation scene showing cooked ground meat in a pan, a bowl of ricotta cheese, cooked lasagna noodles, fresh spinach, and an egg on a wooden table."
  3. Spread cheese filling onto noodles and roll them up tightly from one end.
    "Unbaked lasagna roll ups filled with meat sauce, neatly arranged in a white baking dish and garnished with a few parsley leaves."
  4. Place rolls in baking dish over sauce and top with more sauce and cheese.
    "Lasagna roll ups arranged in a baking tray, topped with layers of meat sauce and a generous amount of ricotta and parmesan cheese before baking."
  5. Cover and bake until heated, then uncover to finish with golden, bubbly cheese.
    "Close-up of cheesy, baked lasagna roll ups with meat sauce and herbs, served on a white plate."

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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