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Italian Meatball Lasagna Roll-Ups

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A delicious twist on classic lasagna, these roll-ups are filled with tender homemade meatballs, creamy ricotta, and rich marinara, then baked to cheesy perfection in individual portions.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (12 roll-ups)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Meatball mixture:
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Assembly and toppings:
  • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, then lay flat to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef or sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Lay each noodle flat and spread with a thin layer of ricotta. Place 2–3 meatballs at one end and roll up.
  5. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Place roll-ups seam-side down in the dish.
  6. Top with remaining marinara and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use store-bought meatballs for a shortcut.
  • To prevent unrolling, pack roll-ups snugly and bake seam-side down.
  • Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition and flavor.
  • Freeze unbaked roll-ups for up to 3 months and bake from thawed.
  • Mix cream cheese or cottage cheese with ricotta for extra creaminess.

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