Lasagna Roll Ups

A lasagna roll on a plate with basil leaves and a fork.

5 from 3 votes

Lasagna roll ups are a new twist on a classic Italian favorite. They're loaded with gooey cheese and a meaty red sauce, and topped with marinara sauce and melted parmesan.

Prep Time30

Cook Time9 35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: lasagna roll ups, lasagna roll ups recipe, lasagna rolls, lasagna rolls recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Filling:

1½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Meat Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh basil chopped
1½ cups marinara sauce

For the Assembly:

12 lasagna noodles
1 cup marinara sauce divided in half
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and lay them on a clean kitchen towel to cool.
In a mixing bowl, add the ricotta, parmesan, egg, and the mozzarella and basil for the cheese filling. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then mix well.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion. Cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the ground beef, dried oregano, dried thyme, and basil. Break up the meat and cook until browned and cooked throughout.
Add the marinara sauce for the meat sauce to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375F.
Spread half of the marinara sauce for assembly over the bottom of a baking dish.
Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture over each lasagna noodle, leaving a little bit of uncovered space at the end of each noodl.
Evenly spread the meat sauce over the top of the cheese mixture.
Roll each lasagna noodle gently but tightly, then place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour the rest of the marinara sauce evenly over the roll ups.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 more minutes.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve while hot.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.
Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave, or for 15 minutes in a 350F oven. Reheat from the freezer for 25 minutes in a 350F oven.
You can assemble the lasagna rolls a day in advance and store them covered in the fridge until you're ready to bake them.

Nutrition