Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 42 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins | Servings: 12 lasagna roll-ups
If you love lasagna so much but are short on time, then this delicious Lasagna Roll-Ups is what you need. These roll-ups are super easy to throw together, bake so much faster and do not need resting time compared to the classic lasagna. The best part is, you can make these flavorful lasagna roll-ups ahead. And it is freezer-friendly and reheat well!
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles, cooked to package instructions
16 ounces ground beef 85% lean
24 ounces marinara sauce
1/2 c. diced onion
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste for red sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese shredded
3 c. mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
1/4 c. parsley chopped, plus more to garnish
How to make Lasagna Roll-Ups
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Following the package directions, cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain when done, then fill the pot with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and the noodles from sticking together.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until no longer pink, breaking the meat up as it cooks using a spatula. Add the onion and continue to cook for another 3 minutes until soft. Then, add the garlic along with a tsp salt, half tsp each pepper, and oregano. Saute for a minute more before adding in the marinara. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn the heat off.
Step 4: On the bottom of a casserole dish, spread a half cup of the meat sauce.
Step 5: Combine the ricotta, 1 egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup parsley in a large bowl.
Step 6: Over a large baking sheet, arrange the noodles in a single layer. On top of each noodle, spread 1/4 cup (1 scant ice cream scoop) of the cheese mixture. Then, in a strip down the middle of the noodle, add a heaping tablespoon of the meat sauce. Roll the noodles, then arrange them in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 7: On top of the roll-ups, spread the rest of the meat sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Tent the casserole with foil. Ensure the foil is not touching the cheese. If using a pan with a shallow side, place toothpicks into rolls to keep the foil away from the cheese.
Step 8: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Uncover and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is lightly golden.
Step 9: Serve when done garnished with parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 333 | Calories from Fat 126 | Fat 14g 22% | Saturated Fat 8g 50% | Cholesterol 76mg 25% | Sodium 760mg 33% | Potassium 457mg 13% | Carbohydrates 27g 9% | Fiber 2g 8% | Sugar 4g 4% | Protein 24g 48% | Vitamin A 677IU 14% | Vitamin C 6mg 7% | Calcium 343mg 34% | Iron 2mg 11%
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked to package instructions
- 16 ounces ground beef 85% lean
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/2 c. diced onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste for red sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 c. mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1/4 c. parsley chopped, plus more to garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Following the package directions, cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain when done, then fill the pot with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and the noodles from sticking together.
Step 3: Cook the ground beef in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until no longer pink, breaking the meat up as it cooks using a spatula. Add the onion and continue to cook for another 3 minutes until soft. Then, add the garlic along with a tsp salt, half tsp each pepper, and oregano. Saute for a minute more before adding in the marinara. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn the heat off.
Step 4: On the bottom of a casserole dish, spread a half cup of the meat sauce.
Step 5: Combine the ricotta, 1 egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup parsley in a large bowl.
Step 6: Over a large baking sheet, arrange the noodles in a single layer. On top of each noodle, spread 1/4 cup (1 scant ice cream scoop) of the cheese mixture. Then, in a strip down the middle of the noodle, add a heaping tablespoon of the meat sauce. Roll the noodles, then arrange them in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 7: On top of the roll-ups, spread the rest of the meat sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Tent the casserole with foil. Ensure the foil is not touching the cheese. If using a pan with a shallow side, place toothpicks into rolls to keep the foil away from the cheese.
Step 8: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Uncover and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is lightly golden.
Step 9: Serve when done garnished with parsley. Enjoy!
