Lasagna Cups Recipe

Name: Lasagna Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Zucchini, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef, Cooked And Drained Well; 1 can Tomato Paste, 6 Oz; 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 Oz.) Plus 1/2 Can Water To Rinse Out Can; 1 can Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Oz; 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 teaspoon Sugar; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 container Italian Herb & Cheese Cooking Cream (by Philadelphia, 10 Ounce); ⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; ⅓ cups Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 whole Egg; 3/4 pounds Mozzarella Cheese, Grated & Divided; 21 whole Lasagne Pasta Sheets

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole Zucchini, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef, Cooked And Drained Well
1 can Tomato Paste, 6 Oz
1 can Tomato Sauce (8 Oz.) Plus 1/2 Can Water To Rinse Out Can
1 can Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Oz
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 teaspoon Sugar
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 container Italian Herb & Cheese Cooking Cream (by Philadelphia, 10 Ounce)
⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
⅓ cups Ricotta Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 whole Egg
3/4 pounds Mozzarella Cheese, Grated & Divided
21 whole Lasagne Pasta Sheets

1
For the sauce- heat olive oil over medium heat and saute onions, pepper, zucchini and garlic until tender, 5 minutes.
2
Stir in cooked ground beef and tomato paste until well incorporated.
3
Stir in remaining sauce ingredients and bring to simmer.
4
Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes or so.
5
(The longer it cooks, the better it will taste!)
6
This will be very thick.
7
For the cheese filling- stir all ingredients together excluding half of the grated mozzarella cheese and the noodles.
8
Set aside.
9
For the pasta- Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
10
Cook pasta sheets 2 minutes less than package directions and drain.
11
Place pasta on greased baking sheet until you are ready for assembly.
12
For assembly- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 jumbo muffin tins with squares of parchment paper.
13
If they dont stay in on their own, thats okthe pasta will help with that.
14
Line the edges of the muffin tins with 1 pasta sheet per cup.
15
(Pasta sheet will overlap about 2 inches.)
16
Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of sauce into the bottom of each cup.
17
Next cut 9 pasta sheets into quarters and press one of these pieces of pasta into the bottom on top of the sauce.
18
Top pasta sheet with a generous tablespoon of sauce and then a generous tablespoon of cheese filling.
19
Repeat this pasta-sauce-cheese layering one more time being sure to press out any air bubbles.
20
Top these lasagna cups off with a 3rd piece of pasta, more sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
21
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until everything is hot and bubbly.
22
Serve hot.

2683

kcal

Calories

Fat

411

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced, 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 whole Zucchini, Diced, and more.

Yes, Lasagna Cups falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lasagna Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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