Lasagna! If you’re anything like us, you probably wish those layers of cheesy goodness didn’t require so much effort. With homework and hockey practices filling your schedule, who has time for a complicated recipe? But don’t give up on this family favorite! Here’s a simplified method to whip up delicious lasagna roll-ups that everyone will love.
Servings: 6 Roll-ups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Ingredients
Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 (7.5 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1/2 jar marinara sauce
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, following the package instructions.
- Drain and lay the noodles flat on parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Evenly spread the cheese mixture over each cooked noodle.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of marinara sauce on top of the cheese mixture.
- Roll the noodles up tightly.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the roll-ups seam side down into the dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
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Summary: This lasagna roll-up recipe simplifies a classic dish, making it easy to prepare during busy weeknights. With a cheesy filling rolled into lasagna noodles and topped with marinara sauce, this dish is sure to delight your family.