Ingredients
Directions 16 steps | 135 Minutes
Prepare the meat sauce. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the sausage and beef and cook stirring occasionally until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Prepare the meat sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701900898/recipes/DSC05175_6570f261e0679.jpg)
Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onions and cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onions and cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 3-4 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701900948/recipes/DSC05181_6570f293e9fb5.jpg)
Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the tomato paste and cook stirring constantly until the tomato paste turns slightly darker in color, about 1-2 minutes.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Add the tomato paste and cook stirring constantly until the tomato paste turns slightly darker in color, about 1-2 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901014/recipes/DSC05186_6570f2d617171.jpg)
Add the water. Scrap up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes and mix until well combined.
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Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley. Bring the meat sauce to a boil and down to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, making sure to scrape down the bottom of the pot when stirring.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901076/recipes/DSC05198_6570f3136cd94.jpg)
While the tomato sauce is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water reaches a boil, add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
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While the water comes to a boil, prepare the ricotta filling. In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: While the water comes to a boil, prepare the ricotta filling.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901115/recipes/DSC05206_6570f33a590d1.jpg)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
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Assemble the lasagna roll-ups. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pat the lasagna noodles dry and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Spread a thin layer of ricotta filling over each lasagna noodle. Top with a layer of meat sauce.
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Making sure that the meat sauce is cool enough to handle, use your fingers to gently roll the lasagna noodles from one end to the other.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Making sure that the meat sauce is cool enough to handle, use your fingers to gently roll the lasagna noodles from one end to the other.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901207/recipes/DSC05236_6570f39682b3d.jpg)
Place the rolled lasagna, seam side down, into the prepared baking dish.
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Add the remaining meat sauce over the prepared lasagna roll-ups. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Add the remaining meat sauce over the prepared lasagna roll-ups.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901266/recipes/DSC05250_6570f3d1b6c40.jpg)
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901293/recipes/DSC05258_6570f3ecb1736.jpg)
Garnish with basil or parsley and serve. Enjoy!
![Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1701901323/recipes/DSC05284_6570f40a565b0.jpg)
Notes:
- In a hurry? Substitute store-bought sauce and add ground beef or keep it vegetarian and enjoy a meatless lasagna.
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