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Meatball Roll-Ups

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prep Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make Meatball Mixture:
  3. In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Shape into small meatballs (about 1-inch in size).
  5. Cook Meatballs:
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through (~8–10 min). Set aside.
  8. Assemble Roll-Ups:
  9. Lay cooked lasagna noodles flat.
  10. Spread a thin layer of ricotta on each noodle.
  11. Place 2–3 meatballs along the length of each noodle.
  12. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  13. Layer & Bake:
  14. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce into the dish.
  15. Top roll-ups with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  16. Cover with foil and bake for 25 min.
  17. Uncover and bake 10 more min until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  18. 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.