Baked Lasagna Rolls with Ricotta and Mozzarella
Individual baked lasagna rolls filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, topped with tomato sauce. Cooked noodles are rolled around a seasoned cheese mixture, then baked until heated through. A lighter rendition suitable for portion-controlled servings or batch preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheesewhole milk ricotta1:1comfortrichness
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- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, part-skim
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon basil
- 1 dash garlic powder
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Spray individual casserole dishes with cooking spray and set aside, or use a 13 by 9 inch baking pan.
- 3
Combine ricotta, mozzarella, 2 tablespoons parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- 4
Place one cooked lasagna noodle on a damp towel or plastic wrap, spoon one eighth of the cheese mixture lengthwise down the center, and roll starting from the narrow end to enclose the filling.
- 5
Repeat with remaining noodles and cheese mixture.
- 6
Place 2 rolls in each prepared dish or arrange in the larger pan, spoon 2 tablespoons tomato sauce over each roll, and sprinkle with three-quarters teaspoon parmesan.
- 7
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes in individual dishes or 45 to 60 minutes in the larger pan.
- 8
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Tips
Use a damp towel or plastic wrap under noodles to prevent sticking while rolling.
Assemble rolls ahead and refrigerate before baking to allow flavors to meld.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
Assemble rolls, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 to 10 minutes to bake time if chilled.
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with a simple salad and garlic bread.
Common Mistakes
Do not overfill noodles to avoid tearing during rolling.
Do not skip the damp towel to avoid noodles sticking to work surface.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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