Delicious and Easy Lasagna Muffins Recipe

Lasagna Muffins are a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dish. This recipe combines layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and marinara sauce, all baked to perfection in individual muffin cups. These portable and perfectly portioned lasagna muffins are great for a quick dinner or as a grab-and-go snack. They are also ideal for parties and potlucks, as they are easy to serve and eat. With this recipe, you can enjoy all the flavors of lasagna in a convenient and fun-to-eat way.

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
4. Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
7. Cut each lasagna noodle in half lengthwise, creating 24 strips in total.
8. Place one strip of lasagna noodle horizontally in each muffin cup. Press it down to form the bottom of the muffin cup.
9. Spoon a tablespoonful of the meat sauce into each muffin cup, followed by a dollop of the ricotta cheese mixture.
10. Repeat the layers: add another strip of lasagna noodle vertically, then another layer of meat sauce and ricotta cheese mixture.
11. Top each lasagna muffin with shredded mozzarella cheese.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the lasagna muffins cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the muffin cups.
14. Serve the lasagna muffins warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

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