What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Elevated Edibles: Individual Lasagna Roll-Ups! Lasagna can be a tedious process from start to finish. Don’t get me wrong, some days it is definitely worth the effort. When I want to simplify my life, I take advantage of the effortless idea of creating a roll-up from each noodle. Not only does it make each portion compact, but it also guarantees that every helping has all the goodies tucked neatly inside. And that’s basically what lasagna is all about, isn’t it? Think about how easy it would be for transporting to family gatherings or seasonal parties, should you choose to share. Everyone wins.
INDIVIDUAL LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
Ingredients:
6 lasagna noodles
1 pound Italian sausage, ground
1/2 teaspoon fennel
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons green pepper, diced
1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick oil. Set aside. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain. Refill pot with cold water to keep the noodles from sticking together. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat. Add fennel, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Crumble meat as it cooks. Add chopped onions, diced green peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Pour marinara over all. Stir thoroughly; reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off heat. Spread the bottom of the prepared casserole dish with 1/4 cup meat mixture. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Transfer lasagna noodles to a baking sheet. Spread cheese mixture over the top of each noodle. Add a strip of meat mixture over the cheese layer. Roll up noodles and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Spread remaining meat mixture over lasagna rolls. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover casserole with a lid or foil. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove lid and broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is lightly golden. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Brilliant idea! 😋😊
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For now and later. 😜🍂
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Loved it 😍😍😍
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It’s all about the flavor. 🍃🍅
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Rules are meant to be modified. 🤣🌿🍅
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Oh, that’s a cool idea. I’ll have to remember this one.
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It works well as dinner for one or two. 😋🌾🍅
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Love the presentation.
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Thank you, Peggy. You understand how many snapshots we take for one that is “just right”. 👁👁🍃
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Oh dear, I am a BIG FAN of lasagna!!! I must definitely will try your recipe!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Yay! Enjoy and savor every bite. 😍🍂🍅
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I am sure I will dear, thanks
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Instant bookmark! Yummy! 😀
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Thanks, Trish. I hope I made your life a little bit easier. 🍃🍅
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This made me so hungry just looking at it! I love lasagna!
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It’s a favorite of ours as well. 🍃🍅
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This looks so delicious. Great idea to roll it. Makes for easier serving. 🙂
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Most definitely. Makes life easier. 🍃🍅
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I love the lasagna roll up. It’s my midweek adventure when it comes to eats, providing a ‘lil bit of devil-may-care to the same old. #teamlasagnarollups
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Lately, I’ve been adding two meatballs on the side…with extra marinara, of course. 🍃🍅
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Go crazy girl! I’m gonna join you!
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It’s sooo worth it. I always said I lived in La-La Land…and people want to visit me there. 😜🌿
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Hahaha! It makes no matter what little corner of the world you call home. All that matters is the tasty you bring to it.
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I like that, Marco. 👏
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Great!Thank you for sharing, Gail! Enjoy your week! Michael
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My pleasure. 😍🌿
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Great idea Gail. I am sure I could make this a vegan recipe with cheeses and perhaps vegan mince.
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Sounds perfectly delish, Sue. 🌿🌱🍃
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You are always making me hungry!
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Then I have done my job. 😍🍂
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Fab idea for making ahead and having another dinner (or two!) already in the refrigerator to whisk forth on a busy day.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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It keeps us from getting tired of the same meal over and over. 😜
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The lasagna roll-ups look tasty and satisfying.
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I’m on an Italian food kick right now that is very tasty. 😜🍂
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I can tell you are very good at preparing it as well.
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What a kind thing to say. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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