Easy Ground Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups
My Easy Ground Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups are a must try for your next family dinner. With the classic lasagna flavors of ground meat, Italian seasoning, cheese and tomato sauce, these roll ups are easy to make and loaded with protein. In this recipe, ground turkey is replacing the traditional ground beef but rest assured, this is packed with flavor! These Lasagna roll-ups definitely need to be put into your recipe rotation!
Original Post: March 2024 | Post Updated: May 2025
Easy lasagna roll ups with meat is inspired by a recipe I tried from the food blog Skinny Taste. She has an amazing vegetarian lasagna roll and I knew I needed to recreate my own version but with meat. This recipe is a hit with my toddler. It’s just the right amount of meat and cheese.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Lasagna roll ups is the ultimate comfort food and is a wonderful dish for Easter or Mother’s Day or a weeknight dinner and even meal prep.
- Just like my Ground Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups and Ground Turkey Pesto Pasta, it’s a great make-ahead meal. Prepare the turkey mixture and get everything prepared into a casserole dish then bake off the next day.
- You can pair this ground turkey lasagna recipe with your favorite salad to make a complete and balanced meal.
Ingredients for Ground Turkey Lasagna Rolls
- Lean ground turkey. I suggest 93/7 or 85/15. You can do super lean if this is a dietary need but it will have a much drier texture.
- Cooking spray.
- Lasagna noodles. I use regular lasagna noodles but you can use gluten free or whole wheat lasagna noodles.
- Ricotta cheese.
- Pesto. I LOVE pesto in this recipe, especially when it’s made with my Pesto Made With Avocado Oil. However, if you don’t have it on hand or don’t want to buy it, the recipe will still taste great without it.
- Marinara sauce. Plain marinara works or you can use tomato basil or roasted garlic flavor. You can also sub out with crushed tomatoes with a little added tomato paste. Or make your own fresh marinara sauce.
- Spices. Oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. I kept the spices for this one really simple but basic Italian seasoning works or my Zesty Italian Seasoning too.
- Low fat mozzarella cheese.
- Fresh basil. This is an optional garnish. The fresh herbs enhance the taste of the dish.
How to make Ground Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups
Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about a 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish and spread along the bottom to coat evenly.
Step Two: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to the package. Drain noodles and on a large space or large sheet pan, place some parchment paper down and lay the lasagna noodles out to dry. Set aside.
Step Three: Meanwhile, over medium-low heat, spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add the ground turkey when ready. Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Set aside when done.
Step Four: In a large bowl add the ground turkey, ricotta and pesto. Stir to combine.
Step Five: Grab the tray of dried lasagna noodles. Take about a 1/4 cup of the mixture and spread it over the noodle. Carefully roll and place the noodle seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining lasagna noodles.
Step Six: Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce over each roll. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the ground turkey lasagna rolls. Cover with aluminum foil and place rolls in the oven to bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes and serve as is or with your favorite side salad.
Storing and reheating turkey lasagna roll ups
Store any leftover lasagna rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze this dish, use a freezer safe container. When preparing to freeze, do not bake off the lasagna roll ups.
Helpful tips for Turkey Lasagna Rolls
- Glass baking dishes work perfectly for this recipe.
- Cook the lasagna noodles until they are al dente. After draining the noodles, dry them out before assembling by laying them on a parchment paper, counter or clean work surface.
- Using the foil helps avoid getting that crispy edge around the noodle.
- The meat can be cooked in olive oil if you like. Using cooking spray to cook meat saves on fat.
Serving suggestions and alternatives
The swap outs in this dish are endless! Here are some tasty ideas:
- Try italian sausage, ground beef or ground chicken like in my Ground Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll Ups. You could also use leftover turkey or leftover rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breast.
- The ricotta mixture can be switched up with cottage cheese like in my 5 Ingredient Baked Ziti, add mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese. Any cheese mixture will taste fantastic!
- An alfredo sauce tastes great instead of tomato. Or you can mix both!
- An individual serving is 2 rolls but if you are looking to cut carbs, try one roll and add fresh green salad on the side.
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Easy Ground Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground turkey
- cooking spray
- 8 lasagna noodles 8 sheets
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
- chopped basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about a 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish and spread along the bottom to coat evenly.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in some salt. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package.
- Meanwhile,over medium-low heat, spray a large saute pan with no stick cooking spray. Add the ground turkey when ready. Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Set aside when done.
- In a large bowl add the ground turkey, ricotta and pesto. Stir to combine.
- On a large space or large sheet pan, place some parchment paper down and lay the lasagna noodles out to dry.. Take about a 1/4 cup of the mixture and spread it over the noodle. Carefully roll and place the noodle seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining lasagna noodles.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce over each roll. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the ground turkey lasagna rolls. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- When done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes and serve as is or with your favorite salad.
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