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Sausage Lasagna Rolls

Sausage Lasagna Rolls

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main dishes, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb Italian sausage bulk
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce or marinara
  • 1 carton ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbs parsley fresh, or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 2 1/2 tsp rosemary fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, rosemary, lemon juice, thyme, lemon peel, pepper and salt. Drain noodles. Spread 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each noodle; carefully roll up.
  • Spread 2/3 cup meat sauce into each of two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Place roll-ups seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
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