Pizza Roll Lasagna Bake (Print View)

A playful Italian-American bake with pizza rolls, ricotta, and mozzarella layered in savory marinara.

# Components:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 (24 oz) bag frozen pizza rolls (cheese or pepperoni)
02 - 2 cups marinara sauce
03 - 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Ricotta Mixture

06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
08 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
09 - 0.25 tsp salt
10 - 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Extra basil leaves (optional)
12 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
03 - Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
04 - Arrange half of the pizza rolls in a single, even layer over the marinara sauce.
05 - Dollop half of the prepared ricotta mixture over the pizza rolls. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
06 - Repeat the layering process: spread the remaining marinara sauce, followed by the rest of the pizza rolls, the remaining ricotta mixture, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
07 - Cover the baking dish securely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional basil leaves and red pepper flakes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 1 hour from start to finish
  • Uses convenient frozen pizza rolls
  • Perfect for feeding picky eaters and crowds
  • Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
02 -
  • Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking
  • Uses just one baking dish for easy cleanup
  • Great for repurposing leftover pizza toppings
  • Freezes beautifully for future meals
03 -
  • Always let the dish rest before serving to achieve clean, picture-perfect slices that hold their shape.
  • If the top is browning too quickly during the uncovered baking time, loosely tent with foil while allowing some steam to escape.
  • For an extra flavor boost, mix a teaspoon of Italian seasoning blend into your ricotta mixture.

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