I made these the other day and as a lasagna lover, I’m actually shocked that this is now my favorite lasagna recipe ever. It’s also so easy to make because I used the Rao’s Homemade Caramelized Onion Sauce and just added some sweet and hot Italian sausage for some meaty flavor. If you’re vegetarian you can skip this and just pour the sauce all over the cheesy roll ups! SO GOOD!!!!
You can also make this ahead and reheat any time, so it’s perfect for meal prep. I like to freeze individual roll ups and microwave whenever I’m hungry.
Sweet & Spicy Cheesy Lasagna Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
- 1 jar Rao’s Caramelized Onion Sauce *can sub their Arrabiatta sauce if needed for an extra spicy kick!
- 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley finely chopped for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the hot and sweet Italian sausages, breaking them into small pieces. Once cooked, drain excess fat and set aside.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the 4 cups ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir the cooked sausage into Rao’s Caramelized Onion Sauce.
- Spread a layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Lay each noodle flat, spreading 3-4 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture evenly. Roll each noodle and place in the dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the lasagna roll-ups. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Rate & Review
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I made this recipe last night and it was FANTASTIC!! Delicious is an understatement!! Love it so much that it will definitely be on my holiday table !! I love the perfect portion roll up presentation even as an appetizer! The ingredients are precisely measured! No waste ! Love following along with Skyler on Instagram for perfect seasonal recipes!!!
I made this for my family and I can’t believe I have never made lasagna with sweet and spicy sausage before! This combination is AMAZING! Thank you Skyler!