Description

A comforting and easy-to-make dish combining the flavors of classic pizza with the ease of lasagna, featuring gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni rolled in tender lasagna noodles.

Ingredients

Scale

8–10 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
20–25 thinly sliced pepperoni slices
1 cup ricotta cheese, well-drained
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups marinara or pizza sauce
A handful fresh basil, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8-10 lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain and lay noodles flat on parchment or a clean kitchen towel to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in chopped fresh basil if using.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in marinara or pizza sauce, stir, and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9×13 inch baking dish. Lay one noodle flat and spread 2-3 tablespoons of ricotta mixture evenly over it. Top with 2-3 slices of pepperoni and about 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella. Roll up the noodle snugly and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling.
Pour warm marinara sauce evenly over the roll-ups. Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella and a bit more Parmesan on top.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Lay noodles flat after boiling to cool and prevent sticking. Spread filling evenly for consistent texture. Cover dish during first baking phase to retain moisture. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking, adding extra baking time if baking cold. Variations include vegetarian, spicy, different cheeses, low-carb, and gluten-free options.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll-up (approxima
Calories: 475
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 850
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25

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