Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lasagna Roll-Ups are a delicious twist on classic lasagna. Instead of layering noodles, each roll-up is filled with a rich ricotta cheese mixture, topped with flavorful marinara sauce, and baked to perfection. This dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Lasagna Roll Ups combine the best of classic Lasagna but are much easier to serve, bake faster and can be enjoyed right away – no resting time required! They are make-ahead, freezer-friendly, and reheat well.

We love comforting pasta dishes like Chicken Tetrazzini, traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs and Mom’s Chicken Alfredo. These are among the most requested meals in our family. Try this Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe and you will make it over and over.

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Lasagna Roll Ups combine the best of classic Lasagna but are much easier to serve, bake faster and can be enjoyed right away – no resting time required! They are make-ahead, freezer-friendly, and reheat well.

We love comforting pasta dishes like Chicken Tetrazzini, traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs and Mom’s Chicken Alfredo. These are among the most requested meals in our family. Try this Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe and you will make it over and over.

Lasagna roll ups plated and garnished with parsley.

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Lasagna Roll-Ups:
We love lasagna in all forms including Skillet Lasagna, make-ahead Slow Cooker Lasagna, and of course Classic Lasagna. These Lasagna Roll-ups are beefy, saucy, cheesy and definitely satisfy the craving for lasagna, but they are way easier to serve. No more messy lasagna squares sliding apart as you struggle to remove them from the pan.
The Ultimate Cheese Sauce:
We make a 3-cheese sauce with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Once the sauce is baked, it tastes almost like an alfredo sauce – rich, creamy, and cheesy.
The Ultimate Cheese Sauce:
We make a 3-cheese sauce with ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Once the sauce is baked, it tastes almost like an alfredo sauce – rich, creamy, and cheesy.

How to Make Lasagna Rolls:
The process here is simple and you have all the elements of a classic lasagna but they are rolled rather than layered. This results in 12 perfectly portioned servings of lasagna. It’s brilliant for parties! The process for lasagna rolls is simple:

Cook the noodles
Make the meat sauce and spread 1/2 cup in a 9×13 casserole
Make the cheese sauce
Spread cheese sauce and meat sauce on each noodle.
Roll up noodles, transfer to the casserole dish, spread with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella, then cover and bake.
Tips for Assembling Lasagna Roll-Ups
Cook 2-3 extra noodles as some may break while boiling.
Cook noodles according to package instructions in salted water until al-dente (do not over-cook). We use about 3 Tbsp salt for a large soup pot of water.
Drain cooked noodles then cover them with cold water until ready to use so they don’t stick together.
To contain the mess, arrange the noodles 6 at a time on a rimmed non-stick baking sheet (keeping remaining noodles in cold water until ready to use).
Can I Make Lasagna Roll-Ups Ahead?
There are 2 options to make these lasagna roll-ups ahead of time.

Fully assemble and bake, then cool to room temperature, cover, and chill. To serve, reheat portions in the microwave or oven until roll-ups are heated through and cheese is melted.
Fully assemble roll-ups in a casserole dish (without baking), cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight or freeze up to 3 months. Bake refrigerated lasagna roll-ups at 375˚F for about 45 minutes. Bake from frozen at 375˚F for about 1 hour.

Ingredients

• For the Roll-Ups:
• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
• For Garnish:
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)
• Extra Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
5. Prepare the Filling:
7. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
8. Assemble the Roll-Ups:
10. Lay each cooked lasagna noodle flat on a clean surface.
11. Spread 2 tbsp of ricotta filling evenly over each noodle.
12. Roll the noodle tightly from one end to the other.
13. Bake the Roll-Ups:
15. Spread ½ cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
16. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the dish.
17. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups.
18. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
19. Bake & Serve:
21. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
22. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
23. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.