Here come Lasagna Cups — fun, cheesy, handheld mini-lasagnas you can make with wonton wrappers or cut lasagna noodles. Perfect for parties, snacks, or weeknight dinners!
🧀 LASAGNA CUPS (Easy, Cheesy & Delicious)
Makes 12 cups
INGREDIENTS
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara or pasta sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Cheese Layer
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg (optional, for thicker texture)
- 1 tsp parsley (optional)
Other
- 24 wonton wrappers or cooked lasagna noodles cut into squares
- Extra mozzarella for topping
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
🔥 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the Meat Sauce
- Brown the beef in a skillet.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes.
2. Mix the Cheese Filling
Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Mix until creamy.
3. Build the Lasagna Cups
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray your muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Place one wonton wrapper in each cup, pressing down.
- Add:
- 1 spoon of meat sauce
- 1 spoon of cheese mixture
- Add another wonton wrapper on top, pressing gently.
- Repeat layers:
- Meat sauce
- Cheese mixture
- Finish each cup with extra mozzarella.
4. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are crispy and cheese is melted and golden.
5. Serve
Let them cool for 5 minutes so they hold their shape.
Garnish with basil or parsley if you want to be fancy!
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Use Italian sausage for even more flavor.
- Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for lighter cups.
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the cheese layer for veggie lasagna cups.
- Make Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Cups by swapping the sauce and meat.
If you want, I can give you:
🧀 Three-cheese lasagna cups
🌱 Vegetarian lasagna cups
🔥 Mexican-style taco lasagna cups
Which one sounds good?
