Description
Lasagna Wellington is a creative twist on traditional lasagna, featuring lasagna noodles rolled up with a savory meat sauce, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked until golden brown. This impressive dish is perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Rolls:
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Assembly:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef or sausage, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spread ricotta mixture on lasagna noodles, top with meat sauce and mozzarella. Roll up tightly.
- Wrap in Puff Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, place lasagna rolls in the center, and wrap, sealing the edges.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish with basil, and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- You can prepare the lasagna rolls ahead and refrigerate before wrapping in pastry.
- For a vegetarian option, use sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables instead of meat.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
