Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

a glass baking dish full of sausage lasagna roll ups topped with sauce and melted cheese.

Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

A delicious and fun twist on traditional lasagna. All the classic lasagna flavors you love: sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and basil with a rich tomato sauce, all rolled up in a little bundle.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings people

Calories 804kcal

Author Susie Weinrich

Equipment

9x13 baking pan

Ingredients

Sausage Mixture

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. ground Italian sausage mild or hot
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 plump garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon dried basil

Ricotta Mixture

15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon each- garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
pinch red pepper flakes & black pepper

Assembly

10-12 lasagna noodles I always boil extra in case some break
24 oz jar marinara use your favorite brand/flavor
1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep

Preheat the oven to 350.
In a large pot of salted boiling water cook the lasagna noodles, according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain the noodles. Lay them flat to dry and so they are ready to stuff and roll.
Mom's Tip: line 2 large sheet pans with paper towels- see photo- then I lay each lasagna noodle flat to dry and cool a little.
10-12 lasagna noodles
While the noodles boil, brown and crumble the sausage in a large skillet with the onion and garlic. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool.
Stir in dried basil, pinch of kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb. ground Italian sausage, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 plump garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried basil
In a large bowl combine the ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried basil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, onion powder, pinch of red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Mix until it is smooth and all the ingredients are distributed evenly.
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon each- garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, pinch red pepper flakes & black pepper

Assembly

Pour ⅓ of the jar of marinara into a large 9x13 casserole pan making an even layer of sauce over the bottom of the pan.
Time to roll the roll ups. Spread ¼ cup ricotta mixture evenly over each noodle, top with ¼ heaping cup of sausage. Starting at the end closest to you roll the noodle up gently, so the filling stays inside the noodle.
Lay each roll up, seam side down, into the prepared casserole dish until you have filled the pan.
Top the roll ups with the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the roll ups.

Baking

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the roll ups rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve 2 roll ups per person.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD- You can prep these lasagna roll ups until it is time to put them in the oven. Cover with foil and place in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bake as directed, adding 5 minutes to the cook time to warm through.

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