Lasagna Rolls

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the meat until there is no pink left and the onions are softened, this will take about 10 minutes. Drain the grease from the pan.

Step 3

To the pan, add the marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, mix it together well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off the heat, set aside.

Step 4

Boil the lasagna noodles per the package directions. Drain the noodles and run cold water over the noodles to stop the cooking process. Spray a sheet pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray and place the noodles on the pan, spray the tops of the noodles lightly with cooking spray as well. Cover with a clean kitchen towel, set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl stir together the ricotta, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning until everything is combined well.

Step 6

Add ½ -1 cup of the sauce mixture to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, making sure to cover the bottom of the dish.

Step 7

On a clean work surface, place a lasagna noodle. Spread about 3 Tablespoons of the ricotta filling over the length of the noodle.

Step 8

Roll the noodle over the filling to form a “package” type roll. Place the roll seam side down into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles and cheese filling.

Step 9

Top the rolls with the remainder of the sauce mixture.

Step 10

Add the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cover with nonstick foil and cover the baking dish.

Step 11

Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly. Take the foil off and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to lightly brown the cheese.

Step 12

Serve with a garnish of fresh chopped parsley, optional.