This is a delicious lasagna roll ups recipe packed with fresh zucchini, plenty of cheese, and savory tomato sauce. It's a tasty vegetarian dinner that's make-ahead and freezer-friendly!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Resting Time10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lasagna roll ups, lasagna roll ups recipe, lasagna rolls
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spread half the marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
Line two baking sheets with foil and set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the directions on the package. Rinse and drain the noodles.
In the meantime, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, shredded cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined. Add the shredded zucchini and stir just until incorporated.
Arrange the lasagna noodles, one next to another, onto the foil-lined baking sheets.
Spoon the cheese mixture down the center over each lasagna noodle, distributing evenly, and then roll them up tightly.
Place the lasagna lolls seam-side-down in the prepared baking dish with the tomato sauce.
Top the rolls with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the roll-ups.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Cheese: Grate your own cheese from the block for enhanced freshness and flavors.
Make More Noodles: Cook a few more lasagna noodles than needed to account for any that break.
Preventing Stickiness: Put the lasagna sheets in cold water to avoid them sticking together as you prepare the rolls. Make sure to wipe them down afterward.
Meat Sauce Option: Enhance the tomato sauce with cooked ground meat or switch the marinara with a meaty ragu for a richer flavor.
Veggie Boost: Add in extras like sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or eggplant to the filling.
Herbs: Swap out parsley with other fresh herbs like basil or thyme to vary the flavor profile.
Lighter Version: Consider zucchini lasagna roll-ups as a fresh and lighter alternative, replacing noodles with zucchini slices.