Description

This classic Lasagna Roll Up recipe offers a simple yet delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Tender lasagna noodles are filled with a creamy ricotta and mozzarella mixture, rolled up, covered in marinara sauce, and baked to perfection with a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep, these lasagna roll-ups provide all the flavor of lasagna with less fuss and faster assembly.

Ingredients

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

9 lasagna noodles
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups marinara sauce, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, optional for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and boil noodles: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Cook noodles: Add the lasagna noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles flat to prevent sticking.
Prepare the cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Assemble the roll-ups: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling evenly over each cooked lasagna noodle. Starting from one end, tightly roll each noodle up to create individual roll-ups.
Layer and bake: Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a baking dish. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the dish. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the roll-ups and sprinkle with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.
Bake and brown cheese: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese topping to brown and bubble.
Serve: Once baked, let the roll-ups cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, then serve hot.

Notes

You can prepare the roll-ups ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Just add extra baking time if baking directly from the fridge.
Use no-boil noodles for an easier shortcut, but increase baking time accordingly and ensure enough sauce to soften noodles.
Feel free to add cooked spinach, sautéed mushrooms, or ground meat into the cheese filling for variation.
To avoid sticking, layer parchment paper between cooked noodles if stacking while assembling.