These meatball lasagna rolls are even BETTER than Olive Garden's.
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
5 lasagna noodles
FOR THE MEATBALLS
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
¼ c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
¼ c. freshly chopped parsley
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE CHEESE FILLING
1 (16-oz.) container ricotta
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1½ c. shredded mozzarella
½ c. shredded Asiago
½ c. freshly grated Parmesan
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SAUCE
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
Instructions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and drizzle a bit of olive oil to prevent noodles from sticking together.
Make meatballs: Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. In a large bowl, add beef, garlic, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined.
Form into 15 meatballs, then place on prepared pan and bake until golden and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce oven to 375° when meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, make sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes have passed, add cooked meatballs and simmer 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, make cheese filling for lasagna: in a large bowl, stir to combine ricotta, egg, cheeses, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined.
Grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place one lasagna noodle flat on a clean work surface. Add a thick layer of ricotta mixture and roll up loosely. Place in prepared baking dish. Repeat until all ricotta mixture is used.
Bake lasagna roll-ups until cheese is melty and warmed through, 13 to 15 minutes.
To serve, plate lasagna roll-up, then top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with basil and Parmesan before serving.
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