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lasagna rolls

Easy Lasagna Rolls Recipe

These Easy Lasagna Rolls turn messy traditional lasagna into perfect individual portions that actually hold together when you serve them. Creamy ricotta filling wrapped in tender noodles, baked until golden and bubbly it's comfort food that makes you look like a pasta genius without the layering nightmare.
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Course: dinner, Family Meal, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, comfort food, Italian
Keyword: baked lasagna rolls, cheesy lasagna roll ups, comfort food pasta, easy lasagna rolls, lasagna roll ups, lasagna rolls, ricotta lasagna rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 roll
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $12.50

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish To arrange and bake the lasagna rolls
  • 1 Large pot To cook lasagna noodles until al dente
  • 1 Mixing Bowl To combine ricotta filling ingredients
  • 1 Clean kitchen towel To lay out noodles for rolling
  • 1 Aluminum foil To cover dish while baking

Ingredients

  • 12-15 sheets lasagna noodles Cook until al dente
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese Full-fat works best
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 whole large egg Binds the ricotta mixture
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 3 cups marinara sauce Your favorite brand or homemade
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage or beef optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herbs blend
  • salt and pepper to taste Season the ricotta mixture

Instructions

  • Cook lasagna noodles until al dente according to package directions. While they're cooking, mix ricotta with egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. If using meat, brown it now and let it cool before mixing in. The filling should be thick enough to stay put when you roll.
    get your noodles and filling ready
  • Lay each noodle flat on a clean surface. Spread about 3 tablespoons of filling along the length, leaving space at the edges. Add mozzarella and spinach if you're using them. Roll up snugly but not too tight.
    roll without disasters
  • Pour half the marinara sauce in a greased 9x13 dish. Place rolls seam-side down so they don't unroll. They should fit snugly without being crammed together. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
    arrange in your baking dish
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
    bake until bubbly

Notes

The secret to perfect lasagna rolls is getting those noodles just right - not too soft, not too firm. Each roll becomes its own little pocket of cheesy comfort that actually stays together when you serve it. Let them rest after baking so the molten cheese doesn't burn your tongue off like mine always does.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2.1mg