Print

Easy Cheesy Lasagna Roll-Ups

easy cheesy lasagna roll-ups - featured image
Print Recipe

These cheesy lasagna roll-ups are a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. They freeze beautifully for easy reheating and deliver classic lasagna flavors with less fuss.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
  • 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese (whole-milk preferred)
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups (720 ml) marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking. Skip this step if using no-boil noodles.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1½ cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
  4. Lay one noodle flat and spread about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the cheese mixture evenly over it, leaving a small margin on the edges.
  5. Carefully roll the noodle from one end to the other, tucking in the filling as you go. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling.
  6. Spread 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Place each roll-up seam side down, lined up snugly in the dish.
  7. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  9. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving to let everything set.

Notes

Do not overcook noodles to prevent tearing. Use a thin, even layer of filling to avoid overflow. For freezing, assemble but do not bake; wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Bake from frozen with extra time covered, then uncovered until bubbly. Keep an eye on cheese browning in the last 10 minutes to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Keywords: lasagna roll-ups, cheesy lasagna, easy dinner, freezer meal, quick lasagna, comfort food, Italian recipe

Find it online: https://sparklechew.com/easy-cheesy-lasagna-roll-ups-recipe-to-freeze-for-quick-meals/