Lasagna! If you’re anything like us, you probably wish that all that cheesy, saucy goodness didn’t take forever to prepare. Between juggling homework and hockey practice, who has the time for such a labor-intensive dish? But don’t toss that idea aside just yet! Here’s a simpler way to savor this classic family favorite.
Yields: 6 Roll-ups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Ingredients
Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 (7.5 oz) container of ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley (plus extra for serving)
- 1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1/2 jar marinara sauce
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- First, cook the lasagna noodles until they’re al dente (follow the package instructions).
- Drain them and lay the noodles out in a single layer on some parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parsley, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each cooked noodle.
- Add a generous tablespoon of marinara sauce on top of the cheese.
- Roll up each noodle tightly.
- Pour some marinara sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the roll-ups seam side down in the dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Garnish with basil if you’re feeling fancy!
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In summary, making lasagna can be a breeze with this roll-up method. No need to stress over layers; just roll, bake, and enjoy that cheesy goodness with your family.