Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

lasagna roll ups being lifted using spatula.

5 from 35 votes

Lasagna roll-ups are a clever fusion of the Italian classic. A delectable family dinner meal is created by rolling lasagna noodles in meat sauce and cheeses.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

10 lasagna noodles cooked per package directions
1 lb lean ground beef
½ tablespoon Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ yellow onion finely diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 24-oz jar marinara sauce

RICOTTA FILLING INGREDIENTS:

15 oz ricotta
1 large egg beaten
⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

GARNISH:

Fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

In a large pot cook noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles are soft and cooked, drain hot water. With noodles still in the pot, add cold water to the noodles to stop the cooking process and to keep noodles from sticking together.
In a large deep sided skillet cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain grease and return beef to skillet. Add onion, Italian seasonings, garlic salt, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
Stir and let cook for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are soft and tender.
Add marinara sauce to the meat mixture and stir well. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 5 minutes then remove from the heat.
In a separate large mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, ¾ of the mozzarella cheese, and dried parsley flakes. Stir to combine.
On a large baking sheet lay out 5 lasagna noodles. Spread ¼ cup of ricotta filling on the lasagna noodle. Use a rubber spatula to spread mixture the entire length of the noodle. Add 3 tbsp meat sauce to each lasagna noodle on top of the ricotta mixture. Use a rubber spatula to spread the meat sauce the entire length of the noodle.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Add ½ cup of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish and use the rubber spatula to spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Gently roll each lasagna noodle from one end to the other, and place in the baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining 5 noodles and place them in the baking dish.
Top the rolled lasagna noodles with the remaining meat sauce. Add remaining mozzarella cheese to the top of each lasagna roll.
Cover with tin foil and place in the oven. Cook at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove tin foil and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Tips :

Make a few extra lasagna noodles in case you break or tear while preparing your roll-ups.
Don’t overfill the lasagna noodles before rolling them. It will be hard to roll them and can create a really big mess if you do.
If you have a larger baking dish you could make 12 total roll ups. You would just need to stretch out the ricotta and meat sauce a bit.

Storage:

To store leftovers, place the lasagna roll ups in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days. For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or use a freezer-safe container to freeze for up to 3 months.

When reheating, you can microwave individual portions for 1–2 minutes or warm larger portions in the oven at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, covering with foil to keep them moist. For frozen roll ups, thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating for the best results.

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