Easy Lasagna Roll Ups
Easy Lasagna Roll Ups is a medium Italian-American recipe that serves 6. 380 calories per serving. Recipe by Island Vibe Cooking on YouTube.
Prep: 27 min | Cook: 1 hr 20 min | Total: 2 hrs 2 min
Cost: $20.04 total, $3.34 per serving
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Lasagna Noodles (regular dry lasagna sheets; break a few if needed for easier rolling)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably fresh)
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 16 oz Ricotta Cheese (full‑fat, well‑drained)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 large Egg (helps bind the cheese mixture)
- 0.5 cup Onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 tablespoon Garlic (freshly minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon (powder or dissolved cube)
- 0.5 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (dried blend)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Boil Water and Cook Lasagna Noodles
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a rolling boil, then add the lasagna sheets. Stir gently to keep them from sticking and cook until al dente, about 8‑10 minutes.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: boiling
Shock and Rinse Noodles
Drain the noodles in a colander, then rinse quickly under cold running water to stop cooking and keep them separate.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Garlic and Onion
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Brown Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and any liquid has evaporated, roughly 7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium‑high
Add Seasonings and Simmer Sauce
Stir in oregano, Italian seasoning, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Pour in the marinara sauce, mix well, cover, and let simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: low simmer
Prepare Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, the egg, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Lasagna Rolls
Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture over each lasagna sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the meat sauce onto the cheese, then roll tightly. Place each roll seam‑side down in a greased 13×9‑inch baking dish. Once all rolls are in, pour any remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
Time: PT15M
Bake Covered
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 375°F for 30 minutes.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 375°F
Finish Baking Uncovered
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbling.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 375°F
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Last updated: April 15, 2026








