Lasagna Roll Ups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheese Filling
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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1 large egg
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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¼ teaspoon pepper
→ Meat Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground Italian sausage, hot or mild
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup chicken broth
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32 oz marinara sauce
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
→ Lasagna Assembly
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12 lasagna noodles plus extra in case of breakage
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1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, basil, parsley, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Take ½ cup of marinara sauce and spread it on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan. Add diced onions and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
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Add ground beef and sausage to the pan. Break it up using a spatula and cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until fully browned. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking. Drain excess grease.
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Add chicken broth to the cooked meat and scrape the bottom of the pan with a silicone spatula. Add remaining marinara sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and arrange noodles on parchment or wax paper.
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Spread 2½ tablespoons of cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Then add ¼ cup of meat sauce on top (3 cups of sauce total). Roll noodles tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
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Top the rolled noodles with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Cover baking dish with foil sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes. Optionally, broil at 450°F to brown the cheese, watching carefully.
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Remove dish from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.
# Notes:
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Shred and grate cheese fresh for better melting and flavor.
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Low moisture whole milk mozzarella works best for this recipe.
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Optional Worcestershire and hot sauce enhance the sauce flavor without making it spicy.
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You can add spinach to the cheese filling for a vegetarian twist.