Description
These Lasagna Roll Ups are a creative twist on classic lasagna, offering a delicious and easy-to-serve meal with perfectly portioned rolls filled with a savory beef marinara and a creamy three-cheese mixture. Baked to golden perfection, these roll ups are ideal for meal prep or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Lasagna Noodles
- 12 lasagna noodles (cooked to package instructions)
Meat Sauce
- 16 oz ground beef (85% lean)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste for red sauce)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Cheese Mixture
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped, plus more to garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Preheat your oven to 375˚F. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente—avoid overcooking. Drain, then immediately fill the pot with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent the noodles from sticking together.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula, about 2 minutes. Add the diced onion and cook for another 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano, cooking for an additional minute. Pour in the marinara sauce, bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Spread 1/2 cup of this meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Stir well to create a smooth filling.
- Assemble the roll ups: Lay the cooked noodles flat on a large baking sheet to keep them separated. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Then place a heaping tablespoon of meat sauce in a strip down the center of each noodle. Carefully roll up each noodle, ensuring the filling stays inside, and arrange them seam side down in the casserole dish.
- Top and bake: Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the top of the rolled noodles, then sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Cover the dish with foil, taking care that the foil does not touch the cheese—if needed, insert toothpicks in the rolls to hold the foil away. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden. Garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Lasagna Roll Ups offer the same comforting flavors of classic lasagna but are easier to portion and serve.
- This recipe features a rich meat sauce made from ground beef and marinara paired with a creamy three-cheese filling for decadent flavor.
- The dish holds up well for leftovers, making it ideal for meal prepping or sharing.
- To prevent the noodles from sticking during assembly, spread them out individually on a baking sheet.
- Use toothpicks to keep foil from sticking to the cheese during baking if your casserole dish is shallow.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
