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Petite Lasagna Cups

Petite Lasagna Cups: Your New Favorite Family Comfort Food

Petite Lasagna Cups combine classic lasagna flavors in a portable, bite-sized format. Perfect for busy weeknights, these delightful treats are sure to please family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey Hearty protein option; can use ground chicken for lighter flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped; adds depth to sauce.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Chopped; offers earthiness and moisture.
  • 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes Sauce base providing acidity.
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce Enhances richness of sauce.
For the Cheesy Mixture
  • 15 oz Cottage Cheese Delivers creamy texture; can use ricotta for sweeter taste.
  • 10 oz Frozen Spinach Thawed; packed with nutrition.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; melts beautifully.
For the Base
  • 12 sheets Wonton Wrappers Creative substitute for traditional noodles.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Oregano Key seasoning that elevates taste.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Key seasoning that elevates taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Key seasoning that elevates taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Key seasoning that elevates taste.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • muffin tin
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onions and mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese and thawed spinach until fully mixed.
  5. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  6. Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, then layer with half the cottage cheese mixture, followed by half the meat sauce, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
  9. Allow the cups to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers; can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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