Make-Ahead Lasagna Roll-Ups
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
16 lasagna noodles
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork sausage
½ onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups marinara, divided
30 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup parmesan
PREPARATION
# Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
# Cook lasagna noodles al dente.
# In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef, sausage, onion, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
# Add spinach and 1 cup of marinara sauce, and let simmer. Remove from heat.
# In a bowl, combine ricotta, Italian seasoning, and egg.
# Spread mixture over each lasagna noodle, then top with meat mixture. Roll up tightly and place in a disposable casserole dish.
# Let cool completely, then freeze up to 4 days.
# To bake, let thaw in the refrigerator during the day.
# Preheat oven to 350˚F/180˚C .
# Top with remaining 2 cups of marinara, cover tightly, and bake for 40 minutes.
# Uncover, and top with mozzarella and parmesan. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted to your preference.
# Enjoy!