Rolled Lasagna Casserole

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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6

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ingredients

  • 16 oz lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 3 tablespoon Red Gold® Tomato Paste
  • 1 (15 oz can) Red Gold® Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes Basil, Garlic, and Oregano
  • 1 15 oz Red Gold® Tomato Sauce
  • 1 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
  • Salt, to taste.
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste.
  • Crushed red pepper, optional*

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Step 3

    In another pan, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, seasoning with salt and pepper, drain the fat from the pan.

  • Step 4

    Add the tomato paste and water to the pan. Stir to coat the meat. Cookthorugh for another 2 minutes

  • Step 5

    Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes while you prepare the noodles.

  • Step 6

    Salt the boiling water for the pasta.

  • Step 7

    Slide the lasagna noodles in one by one and cook according to package directions, stirring frequently to keep them from sticking.

  • Step 8

    When the noodles are cooked al dente, submerge them in a large bowl of cold water and then lay them out flat on a large plate or baking sheet.

  • Step 9

    Add a layer of the meat sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish.

  • Step 10

    Working with one lasagna noodle at a time, spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, then a layer of the meat sauce, and a sprinkle of the mozzarella cheese.

  • Step 11

    Gently roll the noodle up, and nestle it into the casserole dish. Continue this process until you’ve filled the entire dish.

  • Step 12

    Add a layer of the meat sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  • Step 13

    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

  • Step 14

    Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Broil for an additional minute if desired.

  • Step 15

    Add fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper on top and serve immediately.