1️⃣ Preheat & Prep (5 minutes):

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Spray a 9×13″ baking dish and a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2️⃣ Cook Noodles (10 minutes):

• Boil lasagna noodles for 1 minute less than the package directions (about 7 minutes).
• Drain and layer them on the prepared baking sheet, separating them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

3️⃣ Make the Meat Sauce (15 minutes):

• In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
• Sauté the diced onion, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp black pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
• Stir in the marinara sauce and remove from heat.

4️⃣ Prepare the Ricotta Mixture (5 minutes):

• In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan.

5️⃣ Assemble (10 minutes):

• Spread 3 tbsp ricotta mixture and 1 tbsp meat sauce evenly over each lasagna noodle.
• Roll up each noodle from the short end and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

6️⃣ Bake (25-30 minutes):

• Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the rolls.
• Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
• Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy, golden top.

7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Let the lasagna rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.