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Lasagna Roll Up Recipe
This Lasagna Roll Up recipe boasts the hearty, cheesy, cozy comfort of traditional lasagna without all the layering! It includes plenty of jazzed-up, store-bought marinara for extra ease (no dry noodles!) and my secret ingredient for the creamiest cheese filling (no grainy ricotta)! Best of all, these lasagna roll ups are extremely versatile (even in one casserole!), make ahead and freezer friendly – all variations and instructions included in the post above!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 40 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- pot
- pan
- baking dish
- dutch oven
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Line two baking sheets with nonstick silicone baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.
2
Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt and add noodles. Cook according to package directions, checking ⏱️ 1-2 minutes early. Drain, then rinse with cold water until cold. Pat very dry, then line in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Meanwhile, while the noodles are boiling:
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Bottom Layer: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Remove 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce from the jar and spread it on the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer (you’ll use the rest in the Meat Sauce).
4
Make Meat Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, while crumbling, until sausage is cooked through and onions are softened. Add tomato paste, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 additional minute.
olive oil1 tablespoontomato paste2 tablespoons
5
Simmer: Stir in all remaining Meat Sauce ingredients. Simmer gently for ⏱️ 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, adjusting the heat as needed. Meanwhile:
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Make Cheese Filling: Add the egg to a large bowl and whisk. Add the rest of the Filling Ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
egg1
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Add Cheese Filling: Add a scant 1/4 cup Cheese Filling down the center of each noodle (I use this large cookie scoop), then spread into an even layer.
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Add Meat Sauce: Add a scant 1/4 cup of the Meat Sauce down the center of each noodle over the Cheese Filling, (I use this large cookie scoop), then spread into an even layer. Reserve the rest of the sauce.
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Roll up the noodles: Tightly roll up the noodles, using fingers on the sides to keep the filling in. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining Meat Sauce in an even layer, followed 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella.
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Bake: Cover with foil, making sure the foil isn't touching cheese (tent the foil if necessary). Bake at 375˚F for ⏱️ 35-40 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve!
minced fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)1 tablespoon
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