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Italian Meatball Lasagna Roll-Ups

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Italian Meatball Lasagna Roll-Ups are a fun twist on classic lasagna, featuring rolled lasagna noodles filled with creamy ricotta and juicy meatballs, then baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese until bubbling and golden.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 10 lasagna noodles
  • 10 cooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment to cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread ricotta mixture onto each noodle. Place a meatball (whole or halved) at one end and roll up.
  5. Place roll-ups seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the top.
  6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake for 10–15 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve.

Notes

  • Use Italian sausage or ground beef instead of meatballs if preferred.
  • Add spinach or roasted veggies to the ricotta for extra flavor.
  • Freeze unbaked roll-ups for future meals—thaw overnight and bake as directed.
  • Use traditional noodles; oven-ready noodles may crack when rolled.
  • Do not overfill roll-ups to prevent them from falling apart.

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