Lasagna Roll-Ups – All the Flavor, Less Work!

Introduction

Lasagna is a timeless comfort food, adored for its layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and savory fillings. But let’s face it—traditional lasagna can be a labor-intensive dish that takes hours to prepare. That’s where Lasagna Roll-Ups come to the rescue.

These clever bundles take all the flavors you love from classic lasagna—tender noodles, creamy ricotta, tangy marinara, and melty cheese—but transform them into neat, individual portions that are quicker and easier to assemble. Not only do they bake beautifully, but they also make serving effortless—no messy slicing required.

Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or even freezer meal prep, Lasagna Roll-Ups are versatile, satisfying, and guaranteed to please a crowd.

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment to prevent sticking.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Spread 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture evenly along each noodle.
5. Roll noodles tightly from one end to the other and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
6. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the roll-ups.
7. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Why You’ll Love These Roll-Ups

• Less Messy: No more uneven slices falling apart.
• Portion Perfect: Great for family dinners and meal prepping.
• Customizable: Fill with spinach, sausage, or veggies to suit your taste.
• Freezer-Friendly: Assemble ahead and bake later for stress-free meals.

Variations 🔄

• Spinach & Ricotta Roll-Ups: Add chopped spinach to the ricotta mixture for a veggie boost.
• Meaty Roll-Ups: Layer in cooked ground beef, turkey, or sausage.
• White Sauce Roll-Ups: Replace marinara with creamy Alfredo sauce.

Nutrition (per serving, 2 roll-ups)

• Calories: 420
• Carbs: 36g
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 25g
• Sugar: 6g
• Fiber: 3g

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Classic lasagna flavors in easy-to-serve roll-ups, filled with ricotta and topped with marinara and melted cheese.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 egg large
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

• 9×13 baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Foil

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking dish.
2. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and lay flat.
3. Mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread ricotta mixture over each noodle.
5. Roll noodles and place seam-side down in baking dish.
6. Top with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella.
7. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze before baking. Great for meal prep and potlucks.