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Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

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Delicious and comforting Lasagna Roll Ups made with tender lasagna noodles rolled with a creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese mixture, seasoned with garlic and fresh basil, and optionally combined with savory ground beef or Italian sausage. Baked with marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, these roll ups make a perfect family-sized meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with Italian flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)

Cheese Mixture

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste (or minced garlic)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Meat (Optional)

  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage

Sauce and Topping

  • 2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by setting it aside.
  2. Cook Noodles: Boil the 12 lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic paste, chopped basil, Italian seasonings, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Add Meat (Optional): If using, fold the cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Assemble Roll Ups: Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Starting at one end, roll up the noodle tightly.
  7. Arrange Rolls: Place each roll seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all noodles are rolled and placed.
  8. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining 1 cup marinara sauce over the top of the roll ups, then sprinkle with ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese evenly.
  9. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  11. Rest and Serve: Allow the lasagna roll ups to rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat or substitute with sautéed vegetables.
  • Make sure noodles are cooled and dried before filling to prevent tearing.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried basil can also be used if needed.
  • Lasagna roll ups can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if cold from fridge.
  • Make sure to cover the dish with foil initially to prevent the cheese from drying out.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/lasagna-roll-ups-recipe/