Description
Creamy, indulgent cheesy lasagna roll-ups bring Italian comfort to your dinner table with a playful twist on classic pasta. Rolled pasta sheets nestled with rich ricotta and marinara create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh basil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray for optimal roll-up placement.
- Create pasta foundation by boiling salted water and cooking lasagna noodles until perfectly tender, then carefully draining and setting aside for future assembly.
- Develop robust meat sauce by sautéing Italian sausage with diced onions and minced garlic over medium heat until meat browns and vegetables soften, eliminating excess grease, then integrating marinara and allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
- Craft creamy cheese mixture by blending ricotta, Parmesan, egg, chopped basil, salt, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated, ensuring smooth and consistent texture.
- Construct individual roll-ups by spreading thin meat sauce layer in baking dish, then laying each noodle flat, distributing cheese mixture evenly, and rolling tightly from one end to create compact cylinders, positioning seam-side down.
- Complete preparation by covering rolled noodles with remaining meat sauce, generously sprinkling mozzarella across surface, then covering with foil and baking 25 minutes, followed by uncovering and baking additional 10 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Finalize dish by allowing roll-ups to rest briefly, garnishing with fresh basil leaves, and serving warm for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfectly cook lasagna noodles to al dente for ideal texture, avoiding mushy or hard pasta.
- Use lean Italian sausage or ground turkey to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the rolling process and ensure evenly distributed filling.
- Allow roll-ups to rest briefly after baking, helping them set and making them easier to serve without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg