Get ready to revolutionize your pasta night with the ultimate comfort food mashup that will make your taste buds dance! 🍕🍝 Pizza Lasagna Roll Ups are the culinary genius that combines the best of two worlds - the cheesy, saucy goodness of lasagna and the irresistible flavors of pizza. Imagine tender lasagna noodles rolled up with pepperoni, three kinds of melted cheese, and a marinara sauce that will have everyone at the dinner table begging for seconds. This isn't just a recipe; it's a flavor explosion that will become your new favorite go-to meal!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and lay the noodles flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool and prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Spread each lasagna noodle flat on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the ricotta cheese mixture along the length of each noodle, leaving a small border at the edges.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese mixture on each noodle. Carefully roll up each noodle from one end to the other, creating a tight roll.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish, creating a thin layer on the bottom.
- Place the rolled lasagna noodles seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the rolls.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Cook your lasagna noodles just until al dente to prevent them from becoming too soft when baking. Immediately lay them flat after cooking to prevent sticking.
- For extra flavor, try using a blend of cheeses or adding some fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the ricotta mixture.
- Make sure to spread the cheese mixture evenly and not overfill the noodles to ensure clean, tight rolls.
- If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can prepare the rolls and refrigerate them before baking. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
- For a crispy top, broil the rolls for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Experiment with different toppings like sliced olives, diced bell peppers, or swap out pepperoni for other protein options like cooked ground beef or Italian sausage.
- Let the rolls rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set and make serving easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 65mg
