Lasagna Roll-Ups Delight (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender roll-ups stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, ricotta, and savory beef sauce baked golden.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
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12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
→ Cheese
02 -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Meat Sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
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28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
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14.5 ounces canned tomato sauce
→ Filling
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10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground beef and break into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a medium bowl, combine thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread a few ladles of meat sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Lay out cooked lasagna noodles. Evenly spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the spinach and cheese mixture onto each noodle, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of meat sauce over it. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam side down in the dish. Repeat for all noodles.
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Pour remaining meat sauce evenly over the assembled roll-ups. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
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Optionally garnish with fresh basil or parsley, then serve warm.
# Additional Tips:
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Leftovers can be cooled, covered with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerated for 3 to 5 days.