Easy Lasagna Cups

Easy Lasagna Cups
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    21

These delightful lasagna cups capture the essence of lasagna's crispy edges in a convenient, two-bite form. Featuring inside-out pasta shells brimming with savory meat sauce and a generous blend of cheeses, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    54 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    935 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.

02

Step

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

03

Step

Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain any excess grease. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in marinara, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.

04

Step

Add remaining 3 teaspoons salt and pasta to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.

05

Step

Turn pasta shells inside out and place 24 shells into the prepared muffin pan. Save any broken or remaining shells for another use.

06

Step

Fill each shell with about 2 teaspoons ricotta and sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the ricotta. Top with about 1 tablespoon meat sauce and top evenly with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden around the edges and bubbly inside, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
If you don't have fresh parsley, dried parsley works as a substitute. Use about 1 tablespoon of dried parsley.
These lasagna cups are best served warm, but they can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations! Provolone or fontina would also be delicious.

Ally Yost

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Gianni Bartoletti

    I added a layer of spinach to mine, and they were delicious!

  • Kelsie Connelly

    So much easier than making a whole lasagna, and just as tasty!

  • Kendrick Franecki

    My kids are obsessed with these! They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Dedrick Jones

    These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them!

  • Ross Franeckireichel

    I didn't have mini muffin tins, so I used a regular muffin tin and they worked great, just needed a bit longer to cook

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