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Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

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Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious twist on classic lasagna, featuring individual rolled noodles stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture and hearty meat sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, this dish combines layers of rich ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, seasoned ground beef, and marinara sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 dry lasagna noodles*

Sauce and Meat

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef**
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)

Cheese Mixture

  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (1 container)
  • 3½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and/or basil
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then place the noodles on a parchment-lined sheet pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent. Next, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook thoroughly until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  4. Stir: Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine with the beef mixture. Remove the pan from heat.
  5. Combine: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, 1½ cups mozzarella, parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, egg, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
  6. Layer: Spread about ½ cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Spread: On each cooked lasagna noodle, spread 3-4 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly. Then spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the meat sauce on top of the cheese layer.
  8. Roll: Carefully roll up each noodle and place seam-side down into the baking dish in a single layer.
  9. Top: Pour the remaining meat sauce over the lasagna roll-ups, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  10. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese to prevent sticking. Bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the edges are browned and bubbly.
  12. Broil (Optional): For extra toasty tops, broil the lasagna rolls for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

  • Lasagna noodles marked with * indicate dry pasta; cook them al dente to prevent mushy rolls.
  • Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley and basil bring brightness to the cheese filling but can be omitted or replaced with dried herbs if unavailable.
  • Be careful when covering with foil to avoid touching the cheese, which can cause sticking and pulling when removed.
  • Leftover lasagna roll-ups can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen before baking for up to 2 months.

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