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Lasagna Roll Ups

Delicious Lasagna Roll Ups That Will Wow Your Dinner Guests

Enjoy the delightful Lasagna Roll Ups, a fun twist on traditional lasagna filled with savory beef and cheese, perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roll Ups
  • 12 ounces Lasagna Noodles Large, flat noodles specifically designed for lasagna
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or any cooking oil
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Opt for turkey sausage or omit for vegetarian
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Choose homemade or store-bought
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with flaxseed for vegan
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a lower-fat option
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella is even better
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino romano works well too
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Basil can be used as an alternative
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Extra Marinara Sauce Use sparingly to avoid sogginess
  • 1 cup Additional Shredded Mozzarella For topping

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions for Lasagna Roll Ups
  1. Cook Noodles: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and spread to cool.
  2. Brown Meat: In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef and sausage, browning for 6-8 minutes.
  3. Prepare Marinara Sauce: Stir marinara sauce with seasonings in the skillet, simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Make Cheese Filling: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and remaining seasonings in a bowl; mix until smooth.
  5. Assemble Roll Ups: Spread a thin layer of marinara in a baking dish. On each noodle, place cheese filling and meat sauce, then roll and seam-side down in dish.
  6. Finalize Dish: Pour remaining marinara over assembled rolls and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  8. Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Lasagna Roll Ups can be prepped in advance and stored for easy meals throughout the week.

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