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Lasagna Roll Ups
These lasagna roll ups are lasagna noodles that are topped with ricotta cheese and meat sauce, then rolled up and baked to golden brown perfection. A unique and elegant way to serve lasagna!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/3 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
For the ricotta mixture
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For assembly
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
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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
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
449mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% 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.