Easy Lasagna Cups recipie and cooking method

Easy Lasagna Cups Recipie and cooking method

Certainly! Lasagna cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy lasagna in a more individual, bite-sized format. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

Easy Lasagna Cups

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar (about 24 oz/680g) marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12-15 wonton wrappers or lasagna noodles (if using noodles, you'll need to cook and cut them into small pieces)
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Meat Mixture:

   • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
   • Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
   • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
   • Pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
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3. Mix the Cheese Filling:

   • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
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4. Assemble the Lasagna Cups:

   • If using wonton wrappers, gently press each wrapper into the cups of a muffin tin, forming a little cup shape. If using cooked lasagna noodles, place a piece of noodle in each cup and trim to fit if necessary.
   • Spoon a small amount of the meat sauce into each cup.
   • Add a dollop of the cheese mixture on top of the meat sauce.
   • Sprinkle a little more mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

5. Bake:

   • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the wrappers are golden brown.

6. Garnish and Serve:

   • Let the lasagna cups cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin.
   • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
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Enjoy your delicious and easy lasagna cups! They’re perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun appetizer for a party