Pepperoni Lasagna Roll Ups

All of the flavors of pepperoni pizza and traditional lasagna combined into one delicious creation. These pepperoni lasagna roll ups are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes!

Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll Ups

I’ve got an easy, tasty, and a little nontraditional meal for you today: pepperoni lasagna roll ups! Two of our favorite things to eat are pizza and anything pasta, so just like my pizza pasta casserole, you can’t go wrong with the combination!

They are a spin on traditional lasagna roll-ups and use pepperoni slices in place of ground beef for a pizza taste. Just boil lasagna noodles, have pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella and a few pepperoni slices handy, then just roll, assemble and bake.

It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect to get the kids involved with too…they are great at spreading, sprinkling, and rolling with a little guidance. Serve with a chopped salad, garlic bread and maybe a bowl of easy lasagna soup, too, for the best Italian style dinner!

Ingredient Notes

All the favorite taste of pepperoni pizza wrapped up in a lasagna noodle! It’s like our favorite stromboli but instead of using bread, we are using pasta!

• Pasta sauce: Use your favorite jarred 24 oz. tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce or homemade marinara.
• Lasagna noodles: These will need to be cooked according to the package directions. Gluten free noodles if you need them.
• Pepperoni slices: You will need 48 slices of pepperoni or swap for turkey pepperoni if you would like.
• Mozzarella cheese: Two cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese or make a traditional ricotta cheese filling.

How to Make Pepperoni Lasagna Roll Ups

Before you begin assembling the pepperoni lasagna rolls, make sure to cook the pasta according to the package directions. I like to cook my lasagna noodles al dente (firm to the bite) because they will continue to get more tender as they bake in the oven.

• Spread tomato sauce in pan: Start by spreading a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the pan. It doesn’t need to be a lot – just pour enough so that the noodles don’t stick to the bottom.
• Assemble lasagna roll ups: Next lay the cooked lasagna noodles out on a cutting board (or a cleaned surface) and then spread on a few spoonful’s of pasta sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella and the sliced pepperoni.
• Place in baking dish: Starting at one end of the noodle, roll it up tightly until you reach the other end. Then place the rolled noodle seam side down on the baking dish so that it keeps its shape.
• Bake: When all of the noodles are rolled, spoon the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Then bake in the oven until the cheese has melted and is bubbly and golden.

Expert Tips

• I like to cook a few extra noodles in case one cracks while boiling. I also cook them al dente (a few minutes less than the package directions) because they will continue cooking in the oven.
• Roll pepperoni pizza lasagna rolls up tightly and place seam side down so that the rolls keep their shape. Also make sure you don’t overfill them, or else they’ll come apart more easily in the pan.
• You can be generous with the amount of sauce used on top. The noodles soak up some of the sauce while they cook, so making them a little more saucy will prevent them from drying out.
• A dash of Italian seasoning, garlic powder or fresh herbs never hurt anyone!
• Broil for the last minute of baking, so that the top cheesy layers gets nice and bubbly golden.

How to Store and Freeze Lasagna Roll Ups

This is one of those meals that’s easy to assemble in advance and also makes a great freezer meal.

• Storing leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through or you can heat multiple servings in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
• Preparing in advance: Cook the noodles and assemble the rolls as directed. Cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
• Freezer instructions: Assemble as directed and place in a freezer container. Do not bake. Cover tightly with foil and store in the freezer. If baking from frozen, cook the lasagna rolls in the oven for about an hour. For a quicker alternative, thaw in the fridge overnight and then bake for 20-25 minutes according to directions.

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Recipe contributed by Melissa from Bless This Mess for I Heart Naptime.