Description
Delightful lasagna roll ups blend classic Italian flavors with modern culinary creativity. Pasta sheets wrap creamy ricotta, savory meats, and herbs, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cheeses:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 12–16 large lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to create an ideal baking environment for the lasagna roll-ups.
- Arrange fully cooked lasagna noodles on a clean, flat work surface for easy preparation.
- Create a rich, creamy cheese mixture by combining ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Carefully spread the prepared cheese mixture across each lasagna noodle, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute crumbled ground beef or sausage over the cheese layer to add a savory protein element.
- Gently roll each noodle from one end to the other, forming tight cylindrical shapes.
- Place the rolled noodles seam-side down in a baking dish previously lined with a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- Generously pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups, then drizzle with a light stream of olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to heat through.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbling.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley on top and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose wide, flat lasagna noodles that hold filling well and don’t tear easily during rolling.
- Pat cooked noodles dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making rolls soggy.
- Use room temperature cheeses for smoother, more evenly distributed filling mixture.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for lighter protein options.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg