Description
Mini Lasagna Cups are a quick and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for serving as appetizers or a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- To assemble the mini lasagna cups, spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Cut the lasagna noodles into squares that fit into the muffin cups. Place one noodle square in the bottom of each cup.
- Add a spoonful of the meat sauce on top of the noodle, followed by a spoonful of the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with a noodle square and a final layer of meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of each cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or a mix of your favorite vegetables.
- You can use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time; just layer them directly in the muffin cups without pre-cooking. Adjust the sauce quantity to ensure they cook through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg