Everyone loves a good lasagna. Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of grandmas home cooking or a romantic dinner from one of your favorite date nights, lasagna has never steered anyone wrong. In hopes of recreating those feel-good moments, I’ve made Lasagna Roll Ups using chopped tomatoes. In my opinion, there is nothing better than a really good tomato sauce. While this recipe is still more time consuming than my usual fast recipes, it is 100% worth the wait. See below for ingredients and steps!
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Lasagna Roll Ups
- Total Time: 69 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
These fun lasagna roll-ups are perfect for a weeknight dinner. A simple, flavorful twist on a classic.
Ingredients
- 10 lasagna noodles
- 1/4 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1/4 lb ground beef
- 1/4 lb sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves glaric minced
- 1 box crushed tomatoes
- 2 oz (57 g) tomato paste
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch ground pepper
- 1 carton ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside. Handle carefully to avoid breakage.
- Lay each noodle flat and side-by-side. Add a thin layer of ricotta, top with mozzarella, and roll into a roll-up. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, garlic, and onion until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, water, parsley, salt, pepper, and basil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Fill the bottom of a baking pan with meat sauce to a depth of 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Top with lasagna roll-ups and add more meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12 minutes covered, then 12 minutes uncovered, or until cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- To prevent sticking, lightly grease your baking pan before adding the meat sauce.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ricotta and cottage cheese.
- Leftover lasagna roll-ups can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 49 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of tomatoes for the sauce?
While chopped tomatoes are recommended for their quality and flavor, you can use other canned or fresh tomatoes, but the taste may vary.
What type of cheese is best for the filling in Lasagna Roll Ups?
Ricotta cheese is commonly used for the filling, but you can also mix in mozzarella or Parmesan for extra flavor.
How do I prevent the lasagna noodles from sticking together while rolling them up?
Make sure to cook the lasagna noodles al dente and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process, which helps prevent sticking.
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