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Meatball Roll-Ups

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce divided
  • cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prep Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
  • Make Meatball Mixture:
  • In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Shape into small meatballs (about 1-inch in size).
  • Cook Meatballs:
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through (~8–10 min). Set aside.
  • Assemble Roll-Ups:
  • Lay cooked lasagna noodles flat.
  • Spread a thin layer of ricotta on each noodle.
  • Place 2–3 meatballs along the length of each noodle.
  • Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  • Layer & Bake:
  • Pour 1 cup marinara sauce into the dish.
  • Top roll-ups with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 min.
  • Uncover and bake 10 more min until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve: Let cool 5 min before serving.

Notes

Vegetarian Option: Swap meatballs for sautéed veggies (spinach, mushrooms, zucchini) mixed with ricotta.
Shortcut: Use pre-cooked meatballs to save time.
Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.