– 9 lasagna noodles
– 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
– 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Follow these straightforward instructions to make your Lasagna Roll Ups:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Noodles: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel.
3. Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
4. Spread Sauce: Pour about 1 cup of marinara sauce onto the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Fill the Noodles: Place a noodle on a clean surface, spoon about 3 tablespoons of ricotta filling onto one end, and spread it evenly. Roll the noodle tightly from the filling end.
6. Place in Dish: Arrange each filled roll seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all noodles.
7. Add Sauce: Once all rolls are in the dish, top them with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil (you can spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Cool and Serve: Once done, let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
With these easy-to-follow steps, your Lasagna Roll Ups will be ready to serve in no time!