Delicious Lasagna Roll-Ups (Printer-Friendly)
Comforting roll-ups layered with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and savory meat sauce perfect for a family meal.
# List of Ingredients:
→ 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
04 -
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for filling)
→ Meat Sauce
05 -
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 ground black pepper, or to taste
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28 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
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14.5 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
→ Filling
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10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and well squeezed
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cook 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; sauté until onion is translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a medium bowl, combine thawed, drained spinach with ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Spread a few ladles of meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Lay out dried lasagna noodles. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of spinach-cheese filling evenly over each noodle, then top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of meat sauce. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam side down on the sauce in the baking dish. Repeat for all noodles.
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Pour remaining meat sauce over the assembled roll-ups and sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Optionally garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days; cool before covering and refrigerating.