Cheesy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Cheesy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lasagna Rolls
- 12 lasagna noodles, oven-ready or regular
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese, part-skim
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup milk, any type
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Topping
- 3 cups marinara sauce, your favorite
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
If using regular lasagna noodles, cook them according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and lay flat on parchment paper or a clean surface. If using oven-ready noodles, skip this step.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the noodles cook (or if using oven-ready, begin now), heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Stir the ranch seasoning mix, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into the browned beef. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, milk, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Lay one cooked lasagna noodle flat. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture evenly over the entire surface of the noodle, leaving a small border at one end.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling over the ricotta mixture on the noodle.
- 9
Carefully roll up the noodle from one end to the other. Place the rolled noodle seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, and beef filling, arranging the rolls snugly in the dish.
- 10
Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the lasagna rolls in the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown at the edges.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 13
Let the lasagna rolls stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow them to set. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Beef Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lasagna Rolls
- 12 lasagna noodles, oven-ready or regular
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese, part-skim
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup milk, any type
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly and Topping
- 3 cups marinara sauce, your favorite
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
If using regular lasagna noodles, cook them according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and lay flat on parchment paper or a clean surface. If using oven-ready noodles, skip this step.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the noodles cook (or if using oven-ready, begin now), heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Stir the ranch seasoning mix, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into the browned beef. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly. Remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, milk, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Lay one cooked lasagna noodle flat. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture evenly over the entire surface of the noodle, leaving a small border at one end.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling over the ricotta mixture on the noodle.
- 9
Carefully roll up the noodle from one end to the other. Place the rolled noodle seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, and beef filling, arranging the rolls snugly in the dish.
- 10
Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the lasagna rolls in the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown at the edges.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 13
Let the lasagna rolls stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow them to set. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min