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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/27/2014Updated: 01/19/2023

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Collage of photos of lasagna rolls made with pizza ingredients.

These pizza lasagna rolls are a fun meal that the whole family will love — what’s not to love about pizza and lasagna? With a little planning ahead, they are a great weeknight meal. 

Rolled up lasagna noodle on a square white plate. Pasta is covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and bits of fresh parsley.

This post is sponsored by KRAFT. All opinions are my own.

This recipe focuses on planning ahead, it’s a great one to prep the day ahead and eat the following day.

Lasagna pasta rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, coated in a tomato sauce. It is on a white plate and a blue baking dish appears in the background.

At first glance, this recipe might seem fancy and complicated. They are pretty little lasagna rolls, after all. The great thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared in advance. Even over a couple of days!

Make the sauce Saturday, make the rolls Sunday, and you’ve got an amazing dinner to look forward to on Monday. All you’ll have to do is throw it in the oven when you get home from work or your play date or whatever Monday might hold. We all know Monday could use all the help it can get, so having dinner waiting in the fridge for you is definitely something to look forward to at the end of the day.

Tomato sauce in a yellow pan on a wooden background.

About this recipe

The sauce used in these lasagna rolls is a simple pizza sauce made with diced tomatoes. You could use crushed tomatoes for this recipe and skip the puréeing step if you have those on hand. I like to use canned diced tomatoes because they are one of my pantry staples.

The easiest method to purée the sauce is with an immersion blender but you could also use a blender or a food processor. Always be careful when puréeing hot, red liquids! And wear an apron.

Plan to make this sauce a day or two in advance and have it ready for this recipe. The sauce is really simple to make and is mostly hands-off time, simmering and letting the flavors meld. The sauce is also really versatile. Use it on pizza or subs, too.

Cooked lasagna noodles on a wooden cutting board. Nearby are a bowl of cheese, a plate of pepperoni, and a blue baking dish with tomato sauce in it.

The next step is making the cheese filling with grated Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and some parsley. Add a beaten egg to help bind the mixture together. This mixture gets spread on cooked lasagna noodles and topped with slices of pepperoni. You could even add spinach or other veggies if you like.

A cooked lasagna noodle laid out on a cutting board, topped with a ricotta cheese mixture and six pepperonis.

Next, roll the noodles up and place the rolls seam side down in a prepared baking dish that you’ve already covered with a layer of that delicious homemade pizza sauce.

A lasagna noodle being rolled up with cheese and pepperoni inside of it.

Repeat with each lasagna noodle until they are all filled!

A cooked, rolled up lasagna noodle in a pan with tomato sauce in the bottom of it.

Then spoon more of that delicious sauce over all the filled lasagna rolls.

A blue baking dish filled with lasagna rolls covered in tomato sauce.

Top with more great cheese….

A baking dish full of lasagna rolls covered in mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

… and decide when you’re going to bake the lasagna. If you’re planning on eating it today, pop it in the oven. If you want it tomorrow, cover the dish with foil and refrigerate. When you’re ready, put the casserole in a preheated oven and bake until heated through, golden brown and bubbling.

Blue glass baking dish full of pepperoni pizza lasagna rolls, covered in sauce and cheese, that have been baked so the cheese is melted. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top.

And clearly, the best part of the whole process is serving the lasagna rolls and eating them! Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes just to let everything settle a little — makes it much easier to scoop out.

A rolled up lasagna noodle topped with tomato sauce, with a can of tomatoes and a package of parmesan cheese in the background.

Enjoy!

PS: Looking for lasagna with a little less fuss? Try this lasagna soup or one pan skillet lasagna. For something a little different, try Mexican lasagna with Swiss chard and chipotle salsa.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Lasagna pasta rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, coated in a tomato sauce. It is on a white plate and a blue baking dish appears in the background.
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4 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
10 lasagna rolls
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These pizza lasagna rolls are a fun meal that the whole family will love — what’s not to love about pizza and lasagna? With a little planning ahead, they are a great weeknight meal.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, diced small
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (3 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Lasagna Rolls

  • 10 traditional lasagna noodles, cooked, drained and rinsed with cold water
  • 2 cups prepared pizza sauce
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (50-60 slices)

Instructions

For the Sauce:

  • In a large pan over medium-low heat, heat the butter and olive oil until the butter is melted. Add the garlic and onion and saute until tender, about five minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Place a cover on the pan, tilted slightly to let some steam out.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool slightly. With an immersion blender, CAREFULLY blend until sauce has desired texture. I love it slightly chunky. If you like it really smooth you can also throw it in a blender. Store in fridge unless using immediately. (It makes more than is needed for this recipe. Refrigerate or freeze extras.)

For the Lasagna Rolls:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles according to directions on package — once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water and lay out on sheets of wax paper so they don’t stick together.
  • Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling in a large bowl by mixing beaten egg, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper until well combined.
  • To prepare lasagna rolls, lay out one lasagna noodle and spread it with about 2 tablespoons of cheese filling. Lay out 5-6 pepperoni on top of cheese filling. Roll up each noodle starting at one of the short ends. Place in prepared baking dish, seam side down. Repeat until all noodles have been filed and rolled. Pour 1 and 1/2 cups pizza sauce over the rolls and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes (remove foil for last 10-15 minutes) or until hot and cheese is melted. Let stand about 10 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Note: May be prepared in advance and baked the next day.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2g, Calories: 660kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 121mg, Sodium: 1356mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Olga says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:28 am

    This is by far, the BEST recipe I have gotten off Pinterest!! It is easy, and taste amazing!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 11, 2014 at 6:38 am

      That is such a great compliment! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Oh haaaayell yes.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    January 28, 2014 at 12:00 am

    Thee look awesome! I love making lasagna rolls because they are so easy!

    Reply
  4. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Love this idea. These would seriously be gone in like five seconds in my house!

    Reply
  5. Happy Valley Chow says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Love this idea! Bookmarking and trying :)

    Happy Blogging!

    Reply
  6. Autumn@Good Eats Girl says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    These would be a hit at our house…the kiddos would love them. I agree…spinach would be a great addition!

    Reply
  7. Traci says

    January 27, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Yum! I would add spinach too.

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      I add spinach to everything. ;)

      Reply
  8. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    We pretty much love pepperoni pizza in our house. Now that you’ve made it into an easy pasta dish – it makes it even better.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      We do too! We had it last night as a matter of fact. ;)

      Reply
  9. Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:36 am

    I love lasagna rolls on their own, but PIZZA lasagna rolls takes them to a whole new level of goodness!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks Anna! I don’t think I’ll ever do them any other way ;)

      Reply
  10. Liz @ Virtually Homemade says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Looks so yummy!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  11. Jeanie says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:30 am

    How did you know I had leftover pizza sauce, pepperoni and parmesan cheese in my fridge? :-) Also that I need a meal for tomorrow night. I just hope I can find gluten-free lasagna noodles. :-P Thanks for this; I’ll try it even if it’s not gluten-free!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Oooh I hope you love it!

      Reply
  12. Philia (from sweetphi.com) says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:38 am

    These look fantastic-gorgeous pictures! What a great suggestion for quick meal planning too! I checked out the pinterest board and have pinned away because all those ideas are great and look so yummy.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  13. Vanderbilt Wife says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:55 am

    YUMMM! My kids will basically eat anything with the word pizza in it, so I bet these would be a big hit. Can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      My daughter loved them!

      Reply
  14. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:56 am

    This suits me down to the ground. I would be perfectly happy eating this until it was all gone.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Me too! It’s a little dangerous ;)

      Reply
  15. denise says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:26 am

    kid-friendly meal, but I’d probably have to double the recipe for my teenagers’ appetites (boy athletes), though, the 8yob will sometimes surprise me

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Haha! I don’t blame you. I could eat the whole pan myself. ;)

      Reply
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