Mini Lasagna Cups

Mini Lasagna Cups

🍝 Introduction

Craving the flavor of classic lasagna but not the time or mess it takes to make it? These Mini Lasagna Cups are the perfect solution! Made with convenient wonton wrappers, layered with savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, spinach, and gooey mozzarella, these handheld bites are crispy around the edges and melty in the center. Ideal for parties, weeknight dinners, or snacking on the go—this recipe packs all the bold, comforting flavor of traditional lasagna into a fun and easy muffin-sized portion.

🧀 Ingredients

• 1 package wonton wrappers

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage

• 1/2 small onion, diced

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• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup marinara or pasta sauce

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

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2. Cook the Meat Sauce
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat, then add onions and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture
   In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped spinach and a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Assemble the Cups
   Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup, pressing it down gently to create a base. Add a spoonful of the ricotta mixture, followed by a spoonful of meat sauce, then a sprinkle of mozzarella.

5. Layer Again
   Add another wonton wrapper on top, offset slightly from the first to create a layered effect. Repeat with ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella. Top each with Parmesan cheese.

6. Bake
   Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges of the wonton wrappers are golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly.

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7. Cool and Serve
   Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Use a knife to gently lift out each lasagna cup. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley if desired.

🌟 Tips and Variations

• Substitute ground meat with lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version

• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

• Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta for a lighter version

• Freeze unbaked cups and bake from frozen as needed

💬 Conclusion

These Mini Lasagna Cups prove that great things come in small packages. Crispy, cheesy, and full of bold Italian flavor, they’re the ultimate finger food that satisfies every lasagna lover. Perfect for parties, kids’ lunches, or a cozy dinner with a twist—this is lasagna made fun, fast, and totally unforgettable!