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Jusselle's Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Skillet
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Aluminum foil

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

3. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.

4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley.

6. Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

7. Lay out cooked lasagna noodles on a flat surface. Spread 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture on each noodle.

8. Roll up each noodle and place seam side down in the baking dish.

9. Pour remaining meat sauce over the roll-ups.

10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.

11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Temperature:
375°F
Serving size:
6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 546
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 146mg
Sodium: 1178mg
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 37g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef.
- Cottage cheese can be substituted for ricotta cheese.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried herbs.

Variations:
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the cheese mixture.
- Use a different type of cheese, such as fontina or provolone.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to drain excess fat from ground beef before adding sauce.
- Use a spoon to spread cheese mixture evenly on lasagna noodles.
- Let lasagna roll-ups cool for a few minutes before serving.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover lasagna roll-ups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place roll-ups in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Alternatively, reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a bed of fresh spinach or arugula.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Roasted vegetables

Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Grilled asparagus
- Roasted sweet potatoes

Troubleshooting advice:
- If roll-ups are too dry, add more sauce.
- If roll-ups are too wet, drain excess liquid before serving.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure ground beef is cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Store leftovers promptly in the refrigerator or freezer.

Food history:
- Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish that dates back to the Middle Ages.
- The first recorded recipe for lasagna was in the Liber de Coquina, a medieval Italian cookbook.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory
- Tomato-y
- Cheesy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve with a glass of red wine.

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Taste: Savory, Rich, Cheesy, Tomato, Herby, Comforting, Tomato-Y