Lasagna Rolls with cheesy garlic bread

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Lasagna Noodles:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. Drain the noodles and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool.

3. Prepare the Filling:

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Make the Cheese Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

5. Assemble the Lasagna Rolls:

1. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Lay out one lasagna noodle on a clean work surface. Spread a generous spoonful of the cheese filling evenly over the entire noodle.
3. Roll up the noodle tightly and place it seam side down in the baking dish.
4. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling.

6. Bake the Lasagna Rolls:

1. Pour the remaining meat sauce over the top of the lasagna rolls in the baking dish.
2. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cheesy Garlic Bread:

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of Italian bread or French baguette
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and minced garlic until well combined.

3. Assemble the Garlic Bread:

1. Cut the loaf of Italian bread or French baguette in half lengthwise.
2. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
3. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread.
4. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

4. Bake the Garlic Bread:

1. Place the assembled garlic bread on a baking sheet.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

5. Serve:

1. Once the lasagna rolls and garlic bread are done baking, remove them from the oven.
2. Serve the lasagna rolls hot with a side of cheesy garlic bread.

Enjoy your delicious meal of lasagna rolls with cheesy garlic bread!