1-Step 1: Cook the Noodles and Prepare the Meat Sauce First, cook the 12 lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and submerge them in cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking. In a pan, cook the 450 g ground beef until it’s no longer pink, which takes about 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Add the 1/2 cup diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

2-Step 2: Make the Cheese Filling and Assemble the Rolls Next, in a bowl, mix the 425 g ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley to create a creamy cheese sauce. Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish for a good base. On a flat surface, spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese sauce on each noodle, top with a heaping tablespoon of the meat sauce, then roll up the noodles and place them seam-side down in the dish.

3-Step 3: Bake and Serve Pour the remaining meat sauce over the rolled noodles and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with foil, making sure it doesn’t touch the cheese, and bake for 40 minutes. For a golden finish, uncover and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is lightly golden, then garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving. This method ensures your tasty lasagna roll ups are juicy and full of layered flavors, perfect for family meals. For more creative recipe ideas, check out our Brazilian lemonade recipe for a refreshing side.