Roll-Up Lasagna (Printable Version)

Gooey Roll-Up Lasagna brimming with cheesy goodness and rich, meaty sauce. Every bite’s pure happiness!

# Ingredients:

→ Cheese Filling

01 - 15 oz of ricotta cheese
02 - 1 egg, large
03 - 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup of fresh Parmesan, grated
05 - 1 tsp of oregano, dried
06 - ½ tsp of salt
07 - ½ tsp of basil, dried
08 - ½ tsp of parsley, dried
09 - ¼ tsp of black pepper

→ Meat Sauce

10 - 1 tbsp of olive oil
11 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped finely
12 - ½ lb of ground beef
13 - ½ lb of hot or mild ground Italian sausage
14 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
15 - ½ cup of chicken stock
16 - 32 oz of marinara sauce
17 - 1 tsp of Worcestershire (optional)
18 - 1 tsp of hot sauce (optional)

→ Lasagna Assembly

19 - 12 lasagna noodles, plus extras in case they break
20 - 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps:

01 - Mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, basil, parsley, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set it aside.
02 - Spread ½ cup of marinara across the base of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
03 - Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill a big pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
04 - In a pan, heat olive oil over medium. Toss in diced onions and cook for 10 minutes until they soften.
05 - Toss ground beef and sausage into the skillet. Break it into crumbs and cook over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes till browned. Stir in minced garlic for the last minute. Drain any extra grease.
06 - Add chicken broth to the meat and scrape the pan's bottom gently with a silicone spatula. Stir in the rest of the marinara sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
07 - Boil the lasagna noodles following the box instructions, leaving them al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, then lay them flat on parchment or wax paper.
08 - Spread roughly 2½ tbsp of cheese blend across each noodle. Pour ¼ cup of meat sauce (3 cups total) on top. Roll them tightly and lay them seam-down in the pan with sauce.
09 - Layer leftover meat sauce over the rolls and scatter the rest of the mozzarella on top.
10 - Cover the baking dish with foil sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes. If you like extra browning, broil at 450°F carefully until the cheese is golden.
11 - Take out of the oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top, and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Freshly shredded and grated cheese melts better and tastes richer.
02 - Use low moisture mozzarella made from whole milk for the best results.
03 - Worcestershire and hot sauce are optional but really boost the flavor without adding heat.
04 - For a vegetarian-friendly option, try adding spinach to the filling.

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