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Cheesy Beef Lasagna Roll Ups

Cheesy Beef Lasagna Roll Ups

  • Total Time: 12 minute
  • Diet: Not specified

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles (standard or whole wheat)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or a little olive oil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until they are “al dente.” They should be flexible but still have a slight bite. Drain them and lay them flat on a piece of parchment paper or a clean kitchen towel so they do not stick together.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  4. Stir about 1.5 cups of the marinara sauce into the beef mixture. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, the beaten egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  6. Spread about 1/2 cup of the remaining marinara sauce on the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  7. Take one lasagna noodle and spread about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture evenly along its length. Top the cheese with a thin layer of the beef sauce.
  8. Carefully roll the noodle up from one end to the other. Place the roll up in the baking dish, seam-side down to keep it from unrolling.
  9. Repeat this process for all the noodles until the baking dish is full.
  10. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top of the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  12. Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Cook Time: Not specified

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