3-Cheese Sausage Lasagna Roll-Ups
🧀🍝 The ultimate comfort food with a fun twist! These 3-Cheese Sausage Lasagna Roll-Ups combine all the rich flavors of classic lasagna—spicy sausage, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and sharp Parmesan—rolled up into perfect single servings. Easy to make, perfect for meal prep, dinner parties, or freezing for later. A crowd-pleaser every time!
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casing removed)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese (for extra creaminess)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Sauce:
3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Add marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors. Set aside.
Make the Cheese Filling:
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley.
7. Add the cooked sausage into the cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
Assemble the Roll-Ups:
8. Lay cooked lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface.
9. Spread about 3 tablespoons of filling evenly across each noodle.
10. Carefully roll up each noodle from one end to the other.
Layer and Bake:
11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
12. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
13. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the dish.
14. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the roll-ups.
15. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake:
16. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes.
17. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
18. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy these cheesy, savory lasagna roll-ups!
🍽️ Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6