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Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

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Lasagna Roll Ups bring a fun twist to the classic Italian lasagna by rolling the cheesy, meaty filling into individual noodles. These roll ups are perfect for dinner, meal prep, freezing, or feeding a crowd, combining rich ingredients like ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan with flavorful marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dinner, Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 lasagna noodles

Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, divided

Cheese Mixture

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, then drain any excess fat.
  3. Simmer the sauce: Stir in 1 cup of the marinara sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare cheese filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper to form a creamy filling.
  5. Assemble the roll ups: Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles flat on a surface. Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture over each noodle, leaving a small border at one end. Then spread 1-2 tablespoons of the meat sauce on top of the cheese layer.
  6. Roll and arrange: Carefully roll each noodle from the filled end, sealing the filling inside. Place each roll seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Add final toppings: Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the roll ups. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  9. Rest and serve: Let the roll ups rest for 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious lasagna roll ups!

Notes

  • Make sure the noodles are cooked al dente to prevent them from breaking while rolling.
  • Remove excess fat from the meat to avoid a greasy sauce.
  • These roll ups can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before baking for convenient meal prep.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor, but dried can be substituted if necessary.
  • Covering with foil during baking keeps the roll ups moist; removing it towards the end allows the cheese to brown beautifully.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/lasagna-roll-ups-recipe/