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Lasagna Rolls (Vegetarian Version)

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These Lasagna Rolls are a creative twist on traditional lasagna, featuring a creamy ricotta filling and savory marinara sauce. A perfect vegetarian dish, these individual servings are great for dinner parties, casual meals, and make-ahead meals.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups whole milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Pinch ground nutmeg

For the Lasagna Rolls:

1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg, beaten

3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting water

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

12 uncooked lasagna noodles

2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat.

Add 4 teaspoons flour and whisk for 3 minutes until golden.

Gradually add 1 1/4 cups milk, whisking until thickened (about 3 minutes).

Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Set aside.

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Noodles:

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Boil salted water and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook 12 lasagna noodles until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:

In a bowl, mix ricotta, thawed spinach, 1 cup Parmesan, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.

Assemble the Lasagna Rolls:

Butter a 13×9-inch baking dish and spread a bit of the sauce on the bottom.

Lay out 4 noodles and spread 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture on each.

Roll each noodle tightly like a jelly roll and place seam side down in the dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.

Pour marinara sauce over the rolls and top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.

Bake:

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbling.

Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is golden. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Serve:

Heat remaining marinara sauce in a saucepan. Serve lasagna rolls with sauce on the side.

Notes

Meat Option: Add cooked ground beef, turkey, or sausage to the ricotta mixture.

Herb Add-ins: Add fresh basil, oregano, or thyme for extra flavor.

Vegan Option: Use vegan ricotta and egg substitute for a plant-based version.

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