Description
These lasagna roll ups offer a delightful twist on traditional lasagna by rolling layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese filling into individual servings. Perfect for a comforting Italian-American main course, this recipe is easy to prepare, freezes well for meal prep, and is sure to please the whole family with its cheesy, baked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Filling
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Sauce & Garnish
- 3 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Noodles: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a lightly oiled surface to prevent sticking.
- Cook Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the meat is browned and the onion softens. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Mix well until smooth.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over each cooked lasagna noodle. Top each with a spoonful of the cooked meat mixture. Roll each noodle tightly into a roll up.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the lasagna roll ups seam-side down in the dish.
- Top and Bake: Spoon the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over the roll ups and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake: Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious, cheesy lasagna roll ups!
Notes
- These lasagna roll ups are perfect for meal prep and freeze well for easy future meals.
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage in place of ground beef for variation.
- Use either store-bought or homemade marinara sauce based on your preference and availability.
