Description
Delicious Lasagna Roll Ups featuring a creamy three-cheese filling, a savory meat sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella. This comforting Italian-inspired dish is perfect for family dinners and makes serving easy with individual portions rolled up in tender lasagna noodles.
Ingredients
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Cheese Filling
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Meat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- ½ lb. ground beef
- ½ lb. ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 32 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Other
- 12 lasagna noodles (plus extra in case of breakage)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, basil, parsley, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread ½ cup marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and soften them for about 10 minutes to release natural sweetness, balancing tomato acidity.
- Cook Meat: Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet with onions. Increase heat to medium-high and crumble the meat finely with a spatula. Cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Add minced garlic during the last minute. Drain excess grease.
- Make Meat Sauce: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom to loosen bits. Add remaining marinara sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if using. Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water and cook lasagna noodles until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool noodles for handling.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Lay noodles flat on parchment or wax paper. Spread about 2 ½ tablespoons of cheese filling evenly over each noodle, then top with ¼ cup of meat sauce. Roll noodles tightly to keep filling inside.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place rolled noodles seam-side down in the baking dish on top of the spread marinara. Spoon over remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray (spray side down) to prevent sticking. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.
- Optional Broil: To brown the cheese on top, remove foil and broil at 450°F briefly, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Lasagna Roll Ups!
Notes
- This is the BEST recipe for Lasagna Roll Ups, combining creamy cheese filling with a savory meat sauce and extra melted cheese topping.
- You can customize the meat by using hot or mild Italian sausage according to your preference.
- Ensure noodles are cooled after boiling to make rolling easier without tearing.
- Broiling at the end is optional but adds a wonderful golden crust on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lasagna Roll Up
- Calories: 403 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 948 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg
