Lasagna Roll Ups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheesy Mix
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15 ounces of ricotta cheese
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A single large egg
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2 cups of shredded mozzarella
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Half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon of oregano (dried)
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
→ Meaty Sauce
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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1/2 pound ground sausage, Italian-style (spicy or mild)
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1/2 pound ground beef
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3 minced garlic cloves
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Half a cup of chicken stock
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32 ounces of your favorite marinara
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
→ Lasagna Build
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12 lasagna noodles, plus extras for emergency breaks
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1 and a half cups of shredded mozzarella
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, toss together ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set this aside.
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Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch dish, spreading evenly.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a big pot of salted water to a steady boil.
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Cook diced onions in a pan with olive oil over medium heat for roughly 10 minutes until they turn soft.
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Stir the sausage and ground beef into the onion pan, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Let it brown for 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat, adding garlic in the last minute. Drain any extra grease.
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Pour chicken broth over the meat mixture and scrape up the browned bits with a silicone spatula. Stir in the rest of your marinara, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Bring it to boil, then turn the heat down to let it gently simmer.
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Cook lasagna noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain, rinse with cool water, and lay out on parchment or wax paper in a single layer.
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Spread about 2 and a half tablespoons of the cheese mix onto each noodle. Add 1/4 cup of the meat sauce on top (you'll need around 3 cups total). Roll the noodle tightly and put it seam-side down in the prepared dish.
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Cover the rolled lasagna pieces with the rest of the meat sauce, then sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella.
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Use non-stick foil to cover the dish. Pop it in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes. If you'd like some crispy cheese, broil at 450°F for a few minutes but keep an eye on it.
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Take the dish out, sprinkle fresh parsley if you like, and serve while hot.
# Notes:
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Using freshly shredded and grated cheese gives better flavor and melts really well.
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For the best results, go with whole milk, low-moisture mozzarella.
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If you’re into bold flavors, add Worcestershire and hot sauce; they add depth without too much heat.
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Toss some spinach into the cheesy mix if you’re skipping the meat for veggies.