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Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
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These Lasagna Roll Ups are a deliciously portioned twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender noodles rolled with savory beef marinara, creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or freezing ahead, these comforting, cheesy spirals are sure to impress with every bite.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 lasagna noodles (cooked to package directions)

Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce

Cheese Filling

  • 16 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Assembly & Topping

  • 1/3 cup meat sauce (for baking dish)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned. Add the diced onion and cook for another 3 minutes until the onion is softened.
  3. Build the Sauce: Add crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Make the Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and chopped parsley. Mix well until evenly blended.
  5. Prepare the Noodles: Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cheese mixture onto each noodle, then top each with a spoonful of the beef marinara sauce.
  6. Roll and Arrange: Gently roll each noodle up jellyroll style. Spread 1/3 cup of the prepared meat sauce onto the bottom of your baking dish and place the roll-ups seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon the remaining meat sauce evenly over the roll-ups, then sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 38 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  9. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with additional fresh parsley if desired. Let rest a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Cook lasagna noodles just until al dente for best results—they’ll finish cooking in the oven.
  • This dish freezes beautifully either before or after baking. Wrap well and freeze up to 2 months.
  • Try swapping ground beef for Italian sausage or use a plant-based alternative for a lighter dish.
  • You can assemble the roll-ups ahead and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.

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