Pasta Sauce with a Kick! | Ragu Spicy Italian

Need a break from your usual jarred pasta sauce? If you’re craving something with a little heat, Ragu Spicy Italian Style Sauce is a super easy way to elevate weeknight dinners. Made with chunky 100% California-grown tomatoes and red pepper flakes, it adds just the right kick without overwhelming the dish.

If you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner idea, this meat-free lasagna roll recipe comes together in about 30–60 minutes and is surprisingly simple to serve (honestly easier than traditional lasagna!).

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Meat-Free Lasagna Rolls with Spicy Italian Sauce

Ingredients

• 9 lasagna noodles

• 2 ¼ cups Ragu Spicy Italian Style Sauce (divided)

• 1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• ¾ cup grilled yellow onions

• ¾ cup Italian 5-cheese blend (shredded)

• Fresh mozzarella (sliced)

• Non-stick cooking spray

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Instructions

1. Cook the noodles
   Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

2. Prep the baking dish
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread ¾ cup of sauce evenly on the bottom.

3. Make the filling
   In a blender, whip the cottage cheese until smooth (perfect if your family isn’t into ricotta!).
   Transfer to a bowl and mix in:

   • Italian seasoning

   • Minced garlic

   • Grilled onions

4. Assemble the rolls

   • Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each noodle

   • Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon shredded cheese

   • Roll each noodle tightly

5. Layer and bake

   • Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish

   • Pour remaining 1½ cups of sauce over the top

   • Add fresh mozzarella slices

   • Sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning

6. Bake
   Bake uncovered for about 25–30 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned on top.

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Serving Ideas

I paired this with a pear and gorgonzola salad kit and garlic toast, and the sweet + spicy combo was so good. Highly recommend balancing the heat with something a little fresh or sweet on the side.

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Easy Ways to Customize

This recipe is super flexible—here are a few ideas to switch it up:

• Add sliced black or green olives

• Toss in diced jalapeños for extra heat 🌶️

• Swap cottage cheese for cream cheese

• Add ground beef or turkey for a heartier version

• Mix in spinach or zucchini for extra veggies

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Final Thoughts

Lasagna rolls are honestly a game-changer—they’re easier to serve, less messy, and feel a little more fun than traditional layered lasagna. And with a sauce like Ragu Spicy Italian, you get that bold flavor without extra effort.

Meat-Free Lasagna Rolls with Spicy Italian Sauce

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Easy, cheesy lasagna rolls made with spicy Italian sauce—ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• For the Lasagna Rolls:
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• ¾ cup grilled yellow onions
• ¾ cup Italian 5-cheese blend
• For Assembly:
• 2 ¼ cups spicy Italian pasta sauce
• Fresh mozzarella slices
• Non-stick spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and cool.
3. Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix with seasoning, garlic, and onions.
4. Spread filling onto noodles, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
5. Add sauce to baking dish, place rolls seam-side down.
6. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
7. Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese for a ricotta-like texture

Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies

Want more heat? Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños

Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking

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