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Lasagna Roll Ups

These individually portioned lasagna roll ups offer all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna in a convenient, freezer-friendly format. Perfect for meal prep, they solve the leftover problem while ensuring each serving has the ideal balance of cheese, sauce, and pasta in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Filling
  • 16 ounce frozen spinach thawed, rinsed and squeezed dry
  • 15 ounce ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese grated
  • Parmesan cheese for filling and topping
Assembly
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked 2-5 minutes less than package directions
  • spaghetti sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cook lasagna noodles for 2-5 minutes less than package directions (slightly underdone). This makes them easier to handle without tearing while still allowing them to finish cooking in the oven.
  2. While noodles are cooling, prepare the cheese filling. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry spinach, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lightly coat the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish with spaghetti sauce.
  4. Lay out lasagna noodles one by one. Spread a portion of the cheese mixture evenly across each noodle, then add a spoonful of spaghetti sauce.
  5. Carefully roll up each noodle and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Once all rolls are arranged, top with additional spaghetti sauce and a final sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Notes

For make-ahead preparation, you can assemble the roll ups and freeze them individually. Place prepared roll ups on a baking sheet and freeze for about 15 minutes, then transfer to freezer bags. When ready to cook, place desired number of roll ups in a sauce-coated baking dish, add more sauce and cheese on top, and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes if thawed, or longer if cooking from frozen.
Try customizing your roll ups with ground beef or Italian sausage mixed into the sauce for a meatier version. Fresh basil or Italian seasoning makes a wonderful addition to the cheese mixture. You can also substitute the spinach with sautéed mushrooms, kale, or roasted red peppers.
These roll ups pair perfectly with a crisp garden salad, garlic bread, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.