12 lasagna noodles 1 lb ground beef 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Noodle Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles as per the package's instructions, then drain and arrange them on a clean towel to avoid sticking.
Meat Sauce Magic: In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat before stirring in the marinara sauce, creating a rich and savory meat sauce.
Cheese Mixture Mastery: In a separate bowl, blend together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This mixture will add a creamy, flavorful layer to your roll-ups.
Sauce Foundation: Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce across the bottom of your baking dish. This base prevents the roll-ups from sticking and adds flavor from the bottom up.
Roll-Up Construction: Lay out the lasagna noodles and spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each one. Carefully roll up the noodles and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
Final Assembly: Once all the roll-ups are snug in the dish, top them with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, signaling your lasagna roll-ups are ready to delight.
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