Discover a budget-friendly twist on the classic lasagna with these inexpensive and delicious Sausage Lasagna Roll Ups. Created with affordable Dollar Tree ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a festive and wallet-friendly Christmas dinner.
How to Make Sausage Lasagna Roll Ups
Our journey begins with a sizzling pan, where crumbled pork sausage takes center stage. Add a pinch of this and a dash of that ā onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano ā for that extra oomph. Once the sausage is cooked, drain it, if necessary. Then add 1/2 a jar of your favorite pasta sauce and heat through.
In a separate saucepan, melt some butter (because, let’s be real, everything’s better with butter). Whip up a roux by whisking in flour until it turns a light golden hue. It’s like cooking alchemy, right in your own kitchen.
Now, here’s where the real magic happens. Gradually pour in milk, stirring like a kitchen maestro until the mixture becomes bubbly. The result? A thick, bĆ©chamel sauce that will have you questioning why you ever bought jarred sauces in the first place.
Season your sauce with a pinch of salt and a dash of nutmeg ā trust me, it’s the secret to elevating the flavors to a whole new level. Set this velvety masterpiece aside and get ready to roll ā literally.
Boil up some lasagna noodles. Spoon the meat sauce as your paint, and a drizzle of bĆ©chamel sauce as your finishing touch. Roll it all up, nice and loose, like you’re wrapping a cozy blanket around your dinner.
Top these roll-ups with the remaining tomato sauce and a generous heap of mozzarella cheese ā go big or go home, right? Pop them in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and let the cheesy symphony begin.
What To Serve With Sausage Lasagna Roll Ups
Christmas Green beans and garlic bread are the prefect sides for this dish. I also think a fresh garden salad or caesar would be a great compliment.
For some different veggie options try these:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
- Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon
- Grandma’s Green Beans
Make it Healthier:
I’m always looking for new ways to add veggies to my dishes. Here are some ideas to add more nutrients to this dish:
- Add fresh or drained, cooked frozen spinach to the meat sauce
- Mushrooms are also a great addition to the sauce. You could remove the meat all together and just use mushrooms and spinach.
Make it Kid Friendly:
I always recommend you adjust recipes based on what your family likes. If your kids or even other family members are weary of this dish here are some swap recommendations to get them trying new things without serving a completely different dish:
- Choose a vegetable side that your kids like. Itās great to try new things but if there is one or a few veggie sides you know they enjoy, rotate those best you can to ensure optimal nutrition.Ā
- Donāt forget the Parmesan cheese! I feel like my kids will eat almost anything, if I put Parmesan cheese on it.Ā
- Sometimes, just cutting up a different shaped item into smaller pieces can make kids more familiar with what they are seeing. My kids love pasta with red sauce so the smaller I cut lasagna type foods up the more likely they are to eat it without question.
Swap Ideas:
- You can easily swap out sausage for chicken sausage, ground beef, ground turkey, ground turkey, or mushrooms.
- If you have ricotta or cottage cheese, feel free to switch those out for the bƩchamel sauce.
- If you don’t have tomato sauce but you have some canned tomatoes, try this quick recipe for sauce.
Shopping Tips:
- You can actually purchase everything you need for this recipe at Dollar Tree, if you can believe that!
- Stock up on your favorite meats when they go on sale and freeze them. In this case, pork sausage is what you’re looking for.
- Event if you’re not an avid Dollar Tree shopper, Dollar Tree is often the least expensive for lasagna noodles. So, it might be worth a visit.
- Aldi and Walmart are usually the cheapest place to buy pasta sauce. I generally like Classico sauce so I wait for it to go on sale at my local grocery store and stock up. I also watch for coupons for this since it’s a more expensive sauce.
As always, please share your own recommendations on how to make this dish healthier, more kid friendly, swap ideas, and budget shopping tips in the comments!
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Sausage Lasagna Roll Ups
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Lasagna Roll-Ups, a budget-friendly twist on the classic Italian dish. These creamy pasta delights, filled with flavorful pork sausage and topped with a luscious bechamel sauce, offer a quick and satisfying family-friendly dinner. Experience the comforting taste of homemade lasagna without the fuss!
Ingredients
- 4 Ounces pork sausage
- 1/4 Teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon oregano
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 Cup flour
- 2 Cups Milk
- 6 Lasagna noodles
- 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Nutmeg (a pinch)
- Salt (a pinch)
- 1 24 Ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Instructions
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Prepare the Sausage Filling:
- Crumble pork sausage in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano to enhance the flavor.
- Once the sausage is cooked, drain and add 1/2 the jar of tomato sauce.
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Create the Bechamel Sauce:
- Melt butter in a sauce pan.
- Whisk in flour until it turns golden.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until bubbly and thick.
- Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of nutmeg. Set aside.
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Boil Lasagna Noodles:
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
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Assemble the Roll-Ups:
- Lay out lasagna noodles.
- Spoon 1/6th of the pork sausage filling down the center.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons bechamel sauce.
- Roll up the noodles loosely to create charming little packages.
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Top and Bake:
- Place the roll-ups in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over them.
- Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake:
- Pop the dish into the oven at 350 degrees and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy the creamy goodness!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
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