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Lasagna Roll Ups For Two

Two-serving lasagna roll ups made with jarred sauces, ricotta filling, and melted mozzarella for an easy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar Bertolli Traditional Marinara with Italian Herbs and Fresh Garlic
  • 1 jar Bertolli Alfredo with Aged Parmesan Cheese
  • 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons basil pesto
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 6 sheets fresh lasagna sheets or cooked dry lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • oven-safe mugs or small deep oven-safe dishes
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Make the filling: in a mixing bowl combine ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 2 teaspoons basil pesto, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; stir until uniform.
  3. If using dry lasagna sheets, ensure they are cooked and cooled; if using fresh sheets, proceed as-is.
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta filling evenly over each lasagna sheet using the back of a teaspoon, leaving a small border at the edges.
  5. Roll each sheet tightly into a tube and set aside; you should have six roll-ups total.
  6. Prepare the baking vessel: spoon about 3/4 cup of marinara (rosa) sauce into the bottom of each oven-safe mug or small deep dish, then sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
  7. Place three rolled lasagna sheets into each mug standing upright on the cheese layer, pressing down gently so they fit snugly.
  8. Spoon about 1/2 cup additional marinara sauce over the top of each set of rolls, cover each mug with foil, and bake for 15–20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted; total oven time is included in cook time.
  9. Carefully remove the foil, invert each mug onto a plate by placing the plate over the mug and flipping swiftly, then lift the mug so the roll ups sit on the plate.
  10. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan and extra chopped basil, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh lasagna sheets to save time, otherwise cook dry sheets ahead of time.
  • You can prepare lasagna sheets up to two days in advance.
  • Use quality jarred sauces such as Bertolli for best flavor.
  • For a spinach variation, fold 1/2 cup sautéed or steamed spinach into the filling.
  • To serve a crowd, arrange rolls in a deep oven-safe dish and skip flipping the whole dish if preferred.
  • This recipe works well for potlucks.