Lasagna Roll Ups
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lasagna Roll Ups
Description
The recipe begins with sauteing ground beef with onion and garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper, then simmered with marinara sauce to create a rich meat sauce. Meanwhile, the ricotta mixture blends ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper for a creamy, flavorful filling. Cooked lasagna noodles are spread with the ricotta mixture and meat sauce, then rolled up tightly. These rolls are arranged in a baking dish coated lightly with cooking spray. Additional reserved meat sauce is spooned on top and shredded mozzarella sprinkled over before baking at 375°F until heated through and cheese is melted and golden.
This method provides neater portions than traditional layered lasagna and highlights the individual layers of cheese and meat sauce inside each roll. The dish serves as a satisfying main course with a combination of tender noodles, creamy cheese, and savory meat sauce.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean, lean
- 1/3 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the ricotta mixture
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For assembly
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
For the sauce
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the meat, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
For the ricotta mixture
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, then stir until smooth
For assembly
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Lay the lasagna noodles out on a flat surface. Spread a layer of ricotta mixture over each noodle.
- Reserve 1 cup of the meat sauce for topping the rolls. Spread the remaining meat sauce over each noodle.
- Roll up each noodle, then arrange them in the baking dish. Spoon the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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