Ingredients
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
14 oz freshly shredded low-moisture part skim Mozzarella cheese divided (12 oz for the filling and 2 oz for topping)
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg white
1/3 cup freshly and finely shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/4 oz)
3 to 4 medium Roma tomatoes thinly sliced (about 1/6 inch thick)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
1 cup simple marinara sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started with Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups is straightforward and fun, even if you’re new to cooking. Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC) and cooking the 8 lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Once done, drain them without rinsing and lay them flat on parchment paper to avoid sticking.
2-In a large bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup ricotta cheese and 1 large egg white until smooth. Then, stir in the 1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and 12 oz of the shredded low-moisture part skim Mozzarella cheese. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste, skipping salt to let the cheeses shine.
3-Spread 1/4 cup of this cheese mixture evenly over each noodle. Top with 4 thin slices of the 3 to 4 medium Roma tomatoes and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. Roll each noodle tightly and place them seam side down in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with about 1/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom.
4-Spoon and Bake Steps: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce over each roll and sprinkle with the remaining 2 oz shredded Mozzarella. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. After baking, garnish with fresh basil ribbons and serve warm. This method keeps things simple while allowing for easy substitutions, like in our Brazilian Lemonade Recipe for a refreshing side.
Last Step:
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๐ง Use low-moisture part skim mozzarella to avoid extra liquid and gummy texture.
๐ณ Skip the egg yolk for a lighter, whiter cheese filling.
โ๏ธ These roll ups freeze well; for best results, bake before freezing and wrap tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 566mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
