Description
These Turkey Lasagna Roll-Ups are a delicious and healthier twist on classic lasagna, featuring lean ground turkey, creamy ricotta filling, and a zesty marinara sauce baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, they offer a satisfying Italian-American main course that’s low in fat yet rich in flavor.
Ingredients
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Lasagna Roll-Ups
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Filling
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Sauce and Garnish
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the roll-ups.
- Cook Turkey Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add finely chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, and the cooked turkey mixture. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy filling.
- Assemble Roll-Ups: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Lay the cooked lasagna noodles flat and spread about 1/3 cup of the ricotta-turkey filling evenly onto each noodle. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the assembled roll-ups, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted with ground chicken or lean ground beef for different protein options.
- Use whole wheat lasagna noodles to increase fiber and nutritional value for a healthier version.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking, ideal for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
