Description
Cheesy lasagna noodles rolled around a ricotta and mozzarella filling, layered with marinara and pepperoni, baked until golden and bubbly for a fun pizza inspired dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups ricotta, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning until smooth and well mixed
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to prevent sticking
- Assemble the Dish: Lay each cooked lasagna noodle flat, spread an even layer of the cheese mixture down the center of each noodle, place pepperoni slices over the cheese, then roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish
- Cook to Perfection: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the assembled rolls, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and an extra pinch of Parmesan, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, scooping a roll per plate with extra sauce if desired
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble rolls and refrigerate, covered, for up to 24 hours before baking
- Freezing: Freeze assembled rolls in the dish tightly wrapped for up to 1 month, bake from frozen adding 15–20 minutes to baking time
- Resting: Letting the dish rest 5 minutes after baking helps the rolls hold their shape
- Cheese tip: Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg