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lasagna roll ups in a pan

Lasagna Roll Ups

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Yield: 6 servings
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 45 minutes
total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This easy Lasagna Roll Ups recipe has everything you love about classic lasagna, but in the form of rolls rather than layers. It features tender lasagna noodles rolled up with a hearty combination of red sauce with Italian sausage and a rich and creamy 4-cheese filling. A blanket of melty mozzarella cheese is the final delicious touch. This is a great make-ahead, freezer-friendly meal - and it reheats like a charm!

Ingredients

for the meat sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (without casings)
  • 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

for the cheese filling

  • 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

to assemble

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil leaves, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. 

For the meat sauce:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion is just translucent, about 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add the sausage and garlic, then sprinkle the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning over the top. Break apart the sausage with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until sausage is browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Set skillet aside, off the heat.

For the cheese filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, cream cheese, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, capers, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.

Assembly:

  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and lay them flat on a clean surface.
  • Spread ¼ cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Spread a generous spoonful of the cheese filling along the entire length of each cooked lasagna noodle, dividing the cheese filling evenly amongst the twelve noodles.
  • Spread the meat sauce over the cheese mixture on each noodle, dividing it evenly amongst the twelve noodles.
  • Roll up the lasagna noodles with the filling inside and place them seam-side down in the baking dish. 
  • Pour the marinara sauce over the rolled-up lasagna noodles in the baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella. 
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes or so, until the cheese is melted and the roll-ups are heated through. 
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden to your liking. If you like blistered cheese, place the pan under the broiler for a couple minutes.
  • Let the roll ups cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 646kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 32g Fat: 39g Saturated Fat: 17g Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g Cholesterol: 113mg Sodium: 1597mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 8g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
© Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Dinner Ideas