Description
Irresistible lasagna roll ups blend Italian comfort with modern culinary creativity, rolling layers of rich cheese, savory meat, and tender pasta into delightful individual portions. Hearty marinara sauce and melted mozzarella complete this crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup (237 ml) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (237 ml) cooked ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste or minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 cups (474 ml) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) grated mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and prepare a clean workspace. Cook lasagna noodles until perfectly tender, then carefully drain and lay flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
- Create a rich filling by combining ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped basil, and a blend of seasonings. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: incorporate ground meat for additional flavor.
- Prepare the baking dish by spreading a generous layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan, creating a flavorful base for the rolls.
- Assemble the rolls by spreading 2-3 tablespoons of cheese mixture evenly across each lasagna noodle. Roll tightly from one end to the other, ensuring a compact shape, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Complete the dish by drizzling the remaining marinara sauce over the rolled noodles, ensuring complete coverage. Generously sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top for a golden, melted finish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving to let flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Choose tender, wide lasagna noodles for easier rolling and better texture.
- Avoid overcooking noodles to prevent tearing and maintain structural integrity during rolling.
- Add ground beef or Italian sausage to create a heartier protein-packed version for meat lovers.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg