These lasagna roll-ups include all the cheesy, saucy goodness of classic lasagna, rolled into individual portions that are easy to make ahead, freeze and reheat.

Lasagna on a weeknight can feel ambitious. Lasagna roll-ups? Much more doable. Lasagna noodles get layered with creamy ricotta filling and hearty meat sauce before being rolled, topped with plenty of mozzarella and baked until bubbly. Kids get all the familiar flavours of lasagna, while individual rolls make serving especially easy.

Ingredients for Lasagna Roll-ups

12 dry lasagna noodles
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 jar marinara sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions for Lasagna Roll-Ups

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, then return noodles to the pot and cover with cold water to stop the cooking and prevent them from sticking. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 2 min. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 min. Add garlic, salt, pepper and oregano and cook for 1 min more. Stir in marinara sauce, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  4. Spread some of the meat sauce over the bottom of a casserole dish, reserving the remainder for assembling and topping the roll-ups.
  5. In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, egg, Parmesan, half the mozzarella and parsley.
  6. Lay lasagna noodles side by side on a large baking sheet. Spread each noodle evenly with cheese mixture, then spoon some meat sauce down the centre. Roll up each noodle and arrange seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish.
  7. Spread remaining meat sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover casserole dish with foil, making sure the foil doesn’t touch the cheese. Use toothpicks to tent the foil, if needed. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 2–3 min, or until cheese is melted and lightly golden.

This recipe for Lasagna Roll-Ups from Natasha’s Kitchen.