Description
These Simple Skillet Pesto Cheese Lasagna Roll Ups are a delightful twist on traditional lasagna, filled with a cheesy pesto goodness that’s sure to please your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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Lasagna Roll Ups:
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Boil salted water and cook noodles until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll Up the Lasagna: Spread cheese mixture on each noodle and roll tightly.
- Assemble in Skillet: Heat olive oil, add marinara sauce, stir in half of pesto, place roll ups seam-side down in the sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Spoon remaining pesto over roll ups, add mozzarella, cover, and cook until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles for a quicker option.
- Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese or add spinach for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll ups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
