Print

Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 143 reviews

This delicious Lasagna Roll Ups recipe transforms classic lasagna into a fun, handheld dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Cooked lasagna noodles are filled with a savory meat sauce and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, rolled up, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, then baked to perfection until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

Scale

Lasagna Noodles

  • 12 lasagna noodles (cooked to package instructions)

Meat Sauce

  • 16 oz ground beef (85% lean)
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste for red sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Cheese Mixture

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (chopped, plus more to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Preheat your oven to 375˚F. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and immediately transfer them to a pot filled with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the meat sauce: In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 2 minutes until no longer pink. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, sauté for another minute. Pour in the marinara sauce, bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Spread half a cup of this meat sauce evenly on the bottom of a casserole dish.
  3. Mix the cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the egg, parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Assemble the roll ups: Lay out the cooked noodles in a single layer on a large baking sheet to keep them from sticking and for easy assembly. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Add a heaping tablespoon of meat sauce in a strip down the center of each noodle. Carefully roll each noodle up and place seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish.
  5. Add toppings: Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the top of the roll-ups, then sprinkle the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over them. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil, making sure the foil doesn’t touch the cheese. To prevent sticking, you can place toothpicks in the rolls to hold the foil away if your dish is shallow.
  6. Bake and brown: Bake the covered dish at 375˚F for 40 minutes. After baking, remove the foil and broil the roll-ups for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. Remove from oven and garnish with extra chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the noodles; keep them al dente so they hold together when rolled.
  • To avoid the foil touching the cheese while baking, use toothpicks to lift the foil slightly above the roll-ups.
  • Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter meat option.
  • Let the roll-ups rest 5-10 minutes after baking to help them set before serving.
  • You can prepare the roll-ups a day ahead, keep covered in the fridge, and bake when ready.

Keywords: lasagna roll ups, Italian dinner, baked pasta, comfort food, ricotta cheese roll ups, meat sauce pasta

Find it online: https://chefmilacook.com/lasagna-roll-ups-recipe/