Lasagna Roll Ups
This Lasagna Rolls recipe is a quicker and easier way to make the classic Italian pasta. You will still get all the beefy, saucy and cheesy goodness of traditional Lasagna but with less time and effort.
Servings: 6
Calories: 476kcal
Ingredients
- 12 pieces lasagna sheets
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion chopped finely
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 500 grams ground beef 90% lean
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup bell pepper chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can pasta (marinara) sauce 24 oz
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz , softened (in microwave) or ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded plus more for topping
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, plus more for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook lasagna sheets as per package instruction until al dente.12 pieces lasagna sheets
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sweat onion and garlic (cook just until limp, do not caramelize).1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add ground beef and break up the lumps with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook until no longer pink. Then stir in the bell peppers.500 grams ground beef, salt, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ cup bell pepper
- Add the pasta sauce and tomato paste. Check if it needs more seasonings. Bring to a simmer then turn off the heat. Set aside.1 can pasta (marinara) sauce, 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- In a bowl, add cream cheese/ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix together until well combined.1 package cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parsley
- Take ½ cup of the meat sauce and spread it over the bottom of a baking dish.
- In a baking sheet, line up the cooked lasagna noodles. Divide and spread the cheese mixture on top of each noodle. Then scoop a tablespoon of the meat sauce and spread it on top of the cheese mixture.
- Roll up the noodles and arrange them, seam side down, on the prepared baking dish. Top the rolls with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 375°F/190°C or until the cheese has melted then broil (top heat at high) for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is lightly golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1854IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4mg