Best Lasagna Roll Ups
Lasagna roll ups are a fun twist and alternative way to prepare traditional lasagna. All the favorite flavors of classic lasagna, hearty meat sauce and ricotta cheese mixture rolled up in tender lasagna noodles make this a delicious comfort food twist the whole family loves!
The ingredients are essentially the same in a traditional lasagna and lasagna roll ups. Roll ups are a bit more labor intensive to put together as well. They are perfect for a party or gatherings, when portion size is key or just for a change.
The individual servings are perfect for busy weeknights because they can be made ahead of time too!!
The roll ups soften while they cook so are no different than taking a bite of a square of lasagna. The filling doesn’t squeeze out everywhere. They emerge from the oven with everything melted, soft and ready to eat! Add some garlic bread and a green salad and dinner is served.
- 1 pound (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and patted dry with a paper towel if excessively wet
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves peeled and diced
- 16 ounces (1 pound) ground meat turkey, chicken or beef; your preference
- 1 25-ounce jar prepared pasta sauce any pasta sauce of preference
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 15 lasagna noodles plus a few extras (regular or gluten-free)