Description
Mouthwatering Italian meatball lasagna roll-ups blend classic comfort with clever culinary creativity. Cheese-laden pasta spirals packed with savory meatballs deliver pure Mediterranean magic for hungry diners seeking hearty home-style satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound Italian meatballs
- 1 egg
Cheese:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Noodles and Sauce:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then thoroughly drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Create a creamy filling by blending ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, chopped parsley, and seasoning until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully lay each noodle flat on a clean work surface and spread an even, thin layer of the ricotta mixture across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently roll each noodle from one end to the other, creating tight spirals, and position them seam-side down in a prepared baking dish.
- Generously ladle marinara sauce over the rolled noodles, ensuring complete coverage, then strategically place meatballs on top of the sauce.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375F, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to heat thoroughly.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top turns golden and sauce becomes bubbly around the edges.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Prep Noodles Carefully: Avoid overcooking lasagna noodles to prevent tearing, ensuring they remain flexible for smooth rolling.
- Cheese Mixture Magic: Allow ricotta mixture to sit for 5 minutes before spreading to enhance flavor melding and spreadability.
- Meatball Flexibility: Use pre-cooked or homemade meatballs; smaller sizes work best for even distribution and easier serving.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute regular lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives and ensure marinara sauce is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg