Easy Lasagna Roll Ups | Cheesy Italian Comfort Food Dinner
Handheld lasagna casserole with a creamy ricotta-mozzarella filling, baked in tangy marinara sauce. This Italian-American comfort food features alternating textures of pasta, cheese, and bright tomato sauce for a family-friendly dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (optional)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, use halal sausage if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste or minced garlic
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan for topping
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cook regular lasagna noodles al dente if not using oven-ready; drain
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg (if using), oregano, and garlic to make a filling
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in each noodle, roll up, and secure with toothpicks
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish
- Pour marinara sauce over rolls to nearly cover them
- Top with remaining mozzarella/cheese
- Bake 25-30 minutes until firmly set and golden brown
- Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving
Notes
For vegetarian version, omit ground beef/sausage and egg
Use halal sausage as pork substitute
Marinara sauce thickens more during baking; adjust quantity as needed
Noodles should be al dente or oven-ready to prevent sogginess
Leftovers store well in airtight container for 3-4 days
Use halal sausage as pork substitute
Marinara sauce thickens more during baking; adjust quantity as needed
Noodles should be al dente or oven-ready to prevent sogginess
Leftovers store well in airtight container for 3-4 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
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