Description

Lasagna Roll Ups are just as tasty as Classic Lasagna, but easier to serve and pre-portioned. This recipe makes a deliciously satisfying Ragu sauce from jarred or homemade marinara with a decadent 3-cheese sauce as filling. Roll it all up in a lasagna noodle and bake to perfection. The dish keeps well, so it’s perfect for making ahead or sharing with a neighbor.

Ingredients

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12 lasagna noodles (cooked to package instructions)
16 oz ground beef (85% lean)
32 oz marinara sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions for al dente, then drain and fill pot with cold water to stop the cooking process and keep noodles from sticking together.
Step: In a deep pan or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, breaking up with a spatula. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp oregano and sauté another minute. Add marinara, bring to a simmer, and turn off the heat. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce over the bottom of a casserole dish.
Step: In a large bowl, stir together: ricotta, 1 egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup parsley.
Step: Spread 1/4 cup of cheese mixture over the top of each noodle. Add a heaping Tbsp of meat sauce in a strip down the center of the noodle. Roll noodles up and arrange in the prepared casserole dish.
Step: Spread remaining meat sauce over the tops of roll-ups and sprinkle on the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil.
Step: Bake covered at 375˚F for 40 minutes. Remove foil and broil another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is lightly golden. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Notes

I always cook a few extra lasagna noodles in case they break or tear while cooking. You can store baked and cooled casserole covered in the fridge or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 42 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll up
Calories: 355 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 823 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg