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Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups are a delicious and convenient twist on traditional lasagna, filled with cheese and meat sauce, perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 rolls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Cheese Filling

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground Italian sausage hot or mild
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional

Lasagna

  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles plus extra in case of breakage
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Combine the cheese filling mixture in a medium bowl and set aside. Take ½ cup of the marinara sauce and spread it on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 375° and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • While the water is heating up, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onions. Let them soften for 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and sausage and increase heat to medium-high. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Add garlic during the last minute. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the pot. Add the remaining marinara sauce along with the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Let the sauce simmer gently while you boil the lasagna noodles to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Line the noodles up on a parchment or wax paper.
  • Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture over each lasagna noodle, about 2 ½ tablespoons each.
  • Spread ¼ cup of sauce over each noodle, and reserve the rest.
  • Roll up the noodles tightly, and transfer them to the baking dish, seam side down. Top with remaining meat sauce, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  • Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray and place it spray-side-down on top of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. If desired, remove foil and broil at 450° to brown the top more, watching it carefully.
  • Remove and garnish with fresh parsley prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Baked Dish, cheese, Italian comfort food, Lasagna Roll Ups, meat sauce, pasta
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