Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Rolls are the best of two worlds: pepperoni pizza and lasagna! Two carby-cheesy classics come together here to create a decadent and fun dinner. Cheesy ricotta filling is spiced up with pizza flavors and mini pepperoni, stuffed into lasagna noodles, and baked in a marinara-cheese bath. The result? Pure deliciousness that hits all kinds of cravings. These are a must try!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 (15-oz) container part-skim ricotta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni, chopped)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg
For Assembly:
- 10–12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
Prep the Noodles and the Filling:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until el dente, according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and spread out on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, seasonings, shallot, garlic, and mini pepperoni.
- Taste the mixture and then season with salt and pepper, as needed. Mix in the egg.
To Assemble:
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread one lasagna noodle out on your work surface and spoon roughly 3 tablespoons of the filling evenly over the noodle. Roll up lengthwise – forming a roll similar to the shape of a cinnamon roll. Place the roll seam-side down in the marinara sauce. Continue until all the rolls have been filled and formed.
- Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top of the lasagna rolls.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Evenly disperse the mini pepperoni over top of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
- Allow the lasagna rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: lasagna