These Mexican lasagna roll ups basically taste like enchiladas in a different more fun form! The truth is, my lasagnas don’t ever turn out, always a little too messy and don’t hold together well, so these roll ups are my “go to” fix! I also LOVE serving these for large gatherings because you can completely make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven before dinner. They’re also filling enough that you don’t need to serve a side or multiple items. I generally like to have more options for appetizers and then have a one pot/pan meal for dinner! The great thing about these Mexican Lasagna Roll Ups is that they are also incredibly easy to prep ahead of time. Below I’m sharing some time saving tips so you can spend a little less time in the kitchen!
One or Two Days Ahead:
- Make the Beans filling and refrigerate
- Make the sauce and refrigerate
- Make the Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce, store in a squeeze bottle and refrigerate.
Day of:
- Assemble the lasagna roll ups, pour the sauce over them and then cover them until you’re ready to bake them. (Pro tip: put an alarm on your phone to remind you when to put them into the oven so you don’t forget). Place the cheese and toppings on them at the very last, right before placing them in the oven to bake.
I’ve suggested drizzling my Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce all over these and if you like some extra heat, this Spicy Red Chutney is also amazing over any mexican food! If you want to serve this with a side some good options would be my Haryali Fried Rice with Corn, or Instant Pot Mexican Rice & Beans.



Hey, what can you use to substitute for the roasted tomatoes?
You can just just regular fresh diced tomatoes.
Okay thanks! I will try that this weekend.
can you use the tortilla instead of pasta sheets?
Hi Jayshree! Many mexican lasagnas are done with tortilla so yes you could definitely do this way! Have fun with it and try 🙂
Hi! This looks so good! Any recommendations for your favorite canned enchilada sauce?
Hey! I always use Old El Paso!
Is that mozzarella on top of the lasagna rolls? It looks good when it’s melted and I guess it complements the lasagna part of this dish!
Hey Meera!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!! 🙂 The cheese on the roll ups is actually white cheddar! I had so much leftover so I decided to use it on top for some browning (makes for better photos!). You could definitely use mozzarella on top of this though, great idea!
What kind of cheese do you use? And how much?
Hey, I updated the recipe with the amount of cheese, sorry! I use mexican blend cheese, about 2 packages which is 16 oz.
I see a picture of ancho chili pepper powder but don’t see it in your ingredient list – how much should I add? Thanks!
Hey! I didn’t add this in the ingredients, I was going to but as I tasted it, it wasn’t needed so I left it out 🙂
Can these be made a day ahead?
Hey,
Yes they can! Just keep them refrigerated and then bake them the next day!