This recipe is absolutely fantastic! It tastes even better the next day… if you have the patience to wait!
These 3-Cheese Sausage Lasagna Roll-Ups offer a fun and delicious twist on classic lasagna. Layers of savory sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses are rolled up in tender lasagna noodles and baked in a bed of marinara sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in under an hour, satisfying your lasagna cravings without the hassle of layering a traditional dish.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lasagna noodles | 12 |
| Italian sausage | 1 pound, cooked and crumbled |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese, shredded | 2 cups, divided |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 1 cup, divided |
| Large egg | 1, beaten |
| Marinara sauce | 2 cups |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Sausage: In a pan, cook the Italian sausage according to package instructions. Crumble the cooked sausage and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, chopped parsley, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Fill and Roll the Noodles: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean work surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto each noodle. Top the cheese mixture with another 2 tablespoons of cooked sausage. Carefully roll up each noodle, seam-side down.
- Bake the Lasagna Roll-Ups: Place the rolled-up noodles seam-side down in the prepared baking dish with marinara sauce.
- Top and Bake: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the roll-ups. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese (1 cup) and Parmesan cheese (½ cup) over the top.
- Bake with Foil: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Brown the Cheese: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the lasagna roll-ups cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!
