Lasagna Roll Ups
All the cozy, cheesy, saucy goodness of a classic lasagna rolled up into perfectly portioned spirals. Between the rich mascarpone ricotta, savory meat sauce, and golden crisp edges, you'll want them tonight, tomorrow, and next week.
Servings: 6
Calories: 756kcal
Ingredients
ricotta filling
- 8 ounces softened mascarpone
- 6 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella
- 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch dino kale leaves (stems removed), blanched, drained (with as much liquid squeezed out) and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
ground turkey filling
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 diced shallot (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons minced oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced basil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
assembly
- 12 dry lasagna sheets (with fluted edges) boiled until al dente
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Place all the ricotta filling ingredients into a mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix together until fully combined. Set aside.
- Pour oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add shallot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, turkey, oregano, and basil and continue to sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in marinara sauce and mix until just combined. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
assembly
- Pour 1 cup marinara into the bottom of an 8”x8” baking dish and set aside.
- Place a cooked lasagna sheet onto a clean surface and top with a thin layer of the ricotta filling.
- Top the ricotta filling with a thin layer of the meat filling and tightly roll the lasagna sheet up completely.
- Carefully place it into the prepared baking dish, spiral side-up.
- Repeat until all of the sheets and filling have been used and snuggly fit into the baking dish.
- Top with remaining marinara and mozzarella cheese.
- Place baking dish in the oven for about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, allow the dish to cool slightly and serve.
Notes
*Makes 12 roll ups
*To Freeze Ahead: Top dish with extra Parmesan and tightly wrap lasagna roll ups dish in foil (after step 4) and place in the freezer. To serve, remove lasagna from freezer and bake, covered in foil, for 40 minutes. Remove foil, then continue to bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1573mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6020IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 5mg