Description
Hearty Italian meatball lasagna roll ups combine savory ground beef, rich marinara, and melted cheese in a comforting pasta embrace. Rolled with love and baked to golden perfection, these rolls promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta and Cheese Components:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the cooking environment is ready for the lasagna roll-ups.
- Create the meatball mixture by combining ground beef or Italian sausage with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Form the seasoned mixture into compact, bite-sized meatballs, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and thoroughly cook the meatballs until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior and are completely cooked through.
- Lay lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface, spreading a thin layer of ricotta cheese across each noodle.
- Position 2-3 cooked meatballs along the length of each noodle, then carefully roll the noodles into tight cylinders.
- Spread marinara sauce across the bottom of a greased baking dish, then place the rolled noodles seam-side down in a single layer.
- Generously cover the roll-ups with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Allow the lasagna roll-ups to rest for a few minutes before serving to help them set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier twist, reducing overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Swap traditional wheat lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac requirements.
- Pre-cook meatballs gently to prevent overcooking and ensure tender, juicy texture that melts in your mouth during baking.
- Try fresh herbs like basil or oregano mixed into ricotta for an extra burst of authentic Italian aromatics and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg