Turkey & Veggie Lasagna Roll-Ups: Because Layers Are Overrated (And So Is Washing Dishes)
Hey there, kitchen adventurer! Tired of wrestling with floppy lasagna sheets that slide apart like a Jenga tower? Meet your new best friend: lasagna roll-ups. They’re like regular lasagna’s cooler cousin who shows up to the party with portion control and zero structural drama. Plus, you can smuggle veggies into them, and nobody will notice. (We won’t tell if you don’t.)
Ingredients (Serves 4-6 Humans or 1 Very Ambitious Carb-Lover):
- 12 lasagna noodles (not the “oven-ready” kind—trust me, they’re divas)
- 1 lb ground turkey (or tofu for a veggie twist)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought guilt-free)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (the glue holding your life together)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for that Instagram cheese pull)
- 1 zucchini, diced (sneaky green stuff)
- 1 carrot, grated (orange confetti)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (vampire repellent)
- Salt + pepper (the dynamic duo)
Instructions:
- Boil noodles like a pro. Cook lasagna sheets al dente (aka “firm but not crunchy”). Drain, then lay them flat on a towel. Pretend they’re yoga mats.
- Cook the turkey squad. Brown the turkey in a skillet. Toss in zucchini, carrot, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until veggies soften. Channel your inner lumberjack.
- Cheese party. Mix ricotta and ½ cup mozzarella in a bowl. Add the turkey-veggie mix. Taste-test. (This step is mandatory for quality control.)
- Spread the love. Lay a noodle flat. Smear 2-3 tbsp of filling down the center. Roll it up like a burrito with commitment issues. Repeat.
- Sauce it up. Spread ½ cup marinara in a baking dish. Place roll-ups seam-side down. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake to glory. Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 more minutes until bubbly. Resist face-planting into the dish.
Pro Tips (Because You’re Fancy Now):
- No-boil noodles work too! Just soak them in hot water for 15 minutes first.
- Swap turkey for spinach to trick veggie-haters.
- Freeze leftovers for “I’m adulting!” meals.
Final Thoughts
These roll-ups prove that good things come to those who…roll. They’re messy, cheesy, and require minimal dishwashing. Serve with garlic bread and a side of smug satisfaction. (Leftovers taste better in sweatpants.) 🍝
Recipe inspired by my inability to layer lasagna properly. You’re welcome.
