Mini Lasagna Appetizer Rolls Recipe
These Mini Lasagna Appetizers are bite-sized delights featuring tender lasagna noodles rolled with a creamy ricotta filling, topped with savory pasta sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as party snacks or appetizers, they are baked to golden perfection and served with extra sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 mini lasagna appetizers (depending on noodle size and cutting) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Filling
- 15 ounces Whole milk ricotta
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves, minced
Lasagna Rolls
- 20 Cooked lasagna noodles
- 4 ounces Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Pasta sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the whole milk ricotta, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, lemon zest, and minced fresh thyme leaves. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Prepare noodles: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean surface and cut each noodle in half widthwise to create smaller strips suitable for rolling.
- Fill and roll noodles: Spread about 2 teaspoons of the ricotta filling evenly onto each noodle strip, leaving approximately a 1/2 inch border on one end. Starting from the end with the filling, carefully roll the noodle up like a jelly roll.
- Cut rolled noodles: Once rolled, cut each noodle roll in half widthwise to create mini lasagna rolls, perfect for bite-sized servings.
- Prepare baking dish: Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce evenly across the bottom of a baking sheet or casserole dish. Depending on the size of your dish, you may need to use two baking sheets or dishes to accommodate all the rolls without crowding.
- Assemble rolls: Place the mini lasagna rolls upright on the prepared baking sheet(s), spacing them evenly apart. Spoon approximately a teaspoon of pasta sauce atop each roll, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese to cover.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled mini lasagna appetizers for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with a bowl of extra pasta sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the lasagna noodles are fully cooked but still firm to prevent tearing when rolling.
- You can prepare the filling mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some fresh basil or parsley over the baked rolls before serving.
- The dipping sauce is extra pasta sauce; adjust quantity based on serving preferences.
- Use whole milk ricotta for creamier texture; part-skim can be used for a lower-fat option.
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