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    Home » Dinner

    01/03/2019

    Easy Lasagna Roll Ups

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    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta.  It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe. Plus, it reheats and freezes really well!

    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta.  It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe.
    Lasagna Roll Ups
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    What Kind of Lasagna Noodles Should I Use?
    What Type of Cheese Should I Use for Lasagna Roll Ups?
    How to Assemble Lasagna Roll Ups?
    How to Freeze Lasagna Roll Ups
    Lasagna Roll Ups Variations
    Lasagna Roll Ups

    What Kind of Lasagna Noodles Should I Use?

    Regular lasagna noodles work best for this recipe. Boil them according to the package instructions and cook them just until al dente. In order to make sure your roll ups will hold their shape, make sure you don’t overcook your lasagna noodles as they will be baked for 45 minutes in the oven after being assembled.

    If you choose to use No Boil Lasagna noodles, you still need to soak them in boiling water or boil them on the stove until they are flexible enough to be rolled up.

    Pro-Tip: Once the noodles are cooked, drain and rinse them with cold water and separate them immediately to prevent from sticking together. 

    Spread 1/3 cup of fillings across each noodle. It’s best to cover about 2/3s of the noodle

    What Type of Cheese Should I Use for Lasagna Roll Ups?

    I have tried different types of cheese for this recipe and my favorite is to use the combination of 3 types: Ricotta, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese. 

    Just like the traditional lasagna, the ricotta cheese adds the authentic flavor to this recipe. Use whole milk ricotta cheese for best results. For the parmesan cheese, freshly gated works the best. These two types of cheese are cooked together with the vegetables before assembling. 

    The last one is shredded mozzarella cheese, which will be sprinkled on top of the assembled roll ups before they go into the oven. It will give your lasagna roll ups ooey-gooey texture when they are perfectly baked. 

    How to Assemble Lasagna Roll Ups?

    Assemble Lasagna Roll Ups

    Lay cooked lasagna noodles out flat on a work surface and spread 1/3 cup of fillings across each noodle. It’s best to cover about 2/3s of the noodle, and then start from the end of the noodle and roll it up towards the other end. 

    Then spread 1 cup of marinara sauce into a baking dish to prevent the rolls from sticking. Place the rolled noodles seam-side down onto marinara. Add remaining marinara sauce evenly across tops of rolls, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. 

    Add remaining marinara sauce evenly across tops of rolls

    How to Freeze Lasagna Roll Ups

    Lasagna roll ups recipe is freezer friendly and make great easy meals. You can make the rolls ahead of time, and freeze them before or after baking. Place them into freezer-safe containers (make sure not to crowd them) and place them in the freezer. It’s better to bring them to room temperature before placing them into the oven. 

    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta.  It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe. Plus, it reheats and freezes really well!

    Lasagna Roll Ups Variations

    Veggie Lasagna Roll Ups: In this recipe, I used zucchini as the key vegetables. Other vegetables that work well with this recipe include shiitake mushrooms, spinach or baby spinach.

    Meat Lasagna Roll Ups: This recipe works with traditional lasagna ingredients such as ground beef, sausage or chicken. Just cook the meat in the sauce pan and drain the fat before adding other ingredients. 

    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta.  It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe. Plus, it reheats and freezes really well!
    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta. It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe.

    Lasagna Roll Ups

    Lasagna Roll Ups packed with rich and flavorful layers of vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, wrapped in individual tender and soft lasagna pasta. It’s versatile and much easier than traditional lasagna recipe. 
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    Lasagna

    • 8  lasagna noodles
    • 2  cups  marinara sauce
    • 3/4  cup  freshly grated mozzarella cheese
    • chopped fresh basil

    Filling

    • 2  teaspoons  olive oil
    • 3  cloves  garlic minced
    • 2  medium zucchini grated
    • 1 cup  ricotta cheese whole milk
    • 1/2  cup  grated parmesan cheese
    • 1  large egg beaten
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and set aside a 9×13 inch baking dish.
    • Cook lasagna noodles according to al dente according to package directions. Drain noodles and separate noodles to avoid sticking.
    • Crush garlic cloves and finely grate zucchini. Pat with paper towels to remove excess water.
    • Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and saute until fragrant. Add zucchini and saute for 4-5 minutes until tender.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked zucchini, ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt and pepper.
    • Lay noodles out flat on a work surface and spread 1/3 cup of zucchini mixture across each noodle.
    • Roll up each noodle into a bundle with your fingertips, and set aside.
    • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce into baking dish. Place rolled noodles seam-side down onto marinara.
    • Ladle remaining marinara sauce evenly across tops of rolls. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
    • 10. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and top with optional basil. Serve and enjoy!
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: lasagna roll ups
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    Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: lasagna

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    1. Marilynn J Pearson says

      March 12, 2019 at 11:19 am

      These look easily enough made for family size – great job – thank you

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    2. Ingrid Schefermann says

      January 12, 2022 at 11:21 am

      I’m keen to try put your lasagne roll ups. Which filling would you suggest for a light dinner meal?

      Reply

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