Looking for an easier version of lasagna? Try this Ravioli Lasagna next! This Lasagna Roll Ups recipe gets me excited for many reasons! Lasagna is such a traditional comfort food, and you know we love our comfort food at The Recipe Rebel! We’ve got it all here, from traditional lasagna with my Easy Lasagna Recipe, to Crockpot Lasagna, and Crockpot Lasagna Soup, to this Healthier One Pot Skillet Lasagna too! These Lasagna Rolls are easy to make and great for getting the kids involved — they love the spreading and rolling! It’s a great recipe to meal prep for the week ahead, so you can get ahead of the game on Sunday for a busy start to the week. Pair it with some Cheesy Garlic Bread for the ultimate comfort food dinner! For more delicious one-pot pasta dishes, check out this One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta with Bacon, my Creamy Gemelli Pasta recipe, and Gnocchi with Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes.
Ingredients Needed:
For Meat Sauce
Beef: use lean ground beef for the best flavor. Sausage meat: ground Italian sausage will give you a lot of extra flavor here. Use mild or spicy, according to your preference. If it’s in casings, remove it from the casings. Onion & Garlic: freshly chopped onion and freshly minced garlic will add a fragrant, savory flavor. Seasoning: use a combination of salt and Italian seasoning to season the meat mixture. Sauce: I used a jarred tomato pasta sauce to save some time here — choose one you love that has great flavor!
For Ricotta Filling
Spinach: thaw frozen spinach and squeeze it dry with paper towels. You can also use finely chopped fresh spinach if that’s what you have. Cream: heavy cream is best here to get the ricotta filling to a good, creamy consistency. Egg: help to bind the ricotta filling. Cheese: a combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese for a truly cheesy flavor. Lasagna Noodles: obviously! We cook them and roll the cheese up inside.
How to Make Lasagna Roll Ups
This recipe has a few steps but it’s worth it! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Make extra Lasagna Noodles. Make a couple of extra sheets of pasta, as some of them may break while you’re boiling them. Cool your noodles: running the cooked pasta under cold water will help to cool them quickly and prevent them from sticking together.
Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe Variations
Add extra veggies. You can add in loads of veggies to get those nutrients. Lasagna is so tomatoey and creamy, you can pack a whole lot in there without much detection (I’ve got you, Moms!) Try some chopped mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, or parboiled carrots, to name a few — you can saute them with the meat before you add the sauce. Cottage cheese or Boursin: You can use a cottage cheese filling if you prefer, or try swapping the ricotta with a garlic herb soft white cheese like Boursin, but I really like the creamy flavor of ricotta here! Garnish. Top this dish with chopped fresh basil, fresh parsley, or green onions before serving for extra fresh flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These easy Lasagna Roll-Ups are perfect for weeknight dinners all on their own, but we love having some bread on the side and sometimes even extra veggies! Try my Cheesy Garlic Bread, classic Garlic Bread, or these Homemade Breadsticks. If you want more veggies try these Green Beans with Bacon, Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Broccoli, or Roasted Carrots.
More Easy Pasta Dinner Recipes to Try
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Italian Sausage Gnocchi Skillet
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup
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