Rollitos de lasaña

Ingredientes

• 12 pieces lasagna sheets
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped finely)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 500 grams ground beef (90% lean)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped finely)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 can pasta (marinara) sauce (24 oz )
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 1 package cream cheese (8 oz , softened (in microwave) or ricotta cheese)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded plus more for topping)
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped, plus more for garnishing)

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook lasagna sheets as per package instruction until al dente.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sweat onion and garlic (cook just until limp, do not caramelize).

3. 3

   Add ground beef and break up the lumps with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook until no longer pink. Then stir in the bell peppers.

4. 4

   Add the pasta sauce and tomato paste. Check if it needs more seasonings. Bring to a simmer then turn off the heat. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a bowl, add cream cheese/ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix together until well combined.

6. 6

   Take ½ cup of the meat sauce and spread it over the bottom of a baking dish.

7. 7

   In a baking sheet, line up the cooked lasagna noodles. Divide and spread the cheese mixture on top of each noodle. Then scoop a tablespoon of the meat sauce and spread it on top of the cheese mixture.

8. 8

   Roll up the noodles and arrange them, seam side down, on the prepared baking dish. Top the rolls with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 375°F/190°C or until the cheese has melted then broil (top heat at high) for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is lightly golden brown.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.