This recipe is absolutely fantastic! It tastes even better the next day… if you have the patience to wait!
These lasagna roll-ups are a delicious and convenient twist on the classic lasagna. The combination of Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lasagna noodles, cooked and drained | 12 |
| Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled | 1 pound |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 cup |
| Shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1 cup |
| Egg, beaten | 1 large |
| Marinara sauce | 2 cups |
| Chopped fresh parsley | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, parsley, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean surface and spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each noodle.
- Top the cheese mixture with about 2 tablespoons of cooked sausage.
- Carefully roll up each noodle and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
