Mini Lasagna Cups are the perfect appetizer addition to your parties, or even just a new easy way to put together lasagna for dinner! So delicious, and so much fun!
I know how much you guys have loved my lasagna recipes. You have raved over my Lasagna Stuffed Chicken and every day I’m getting new reviews of my Most Amazing Lasagna with people swearing they will never use another recipe again. Seeing as how much ya’ll have loved my lasagna recipes, I thought this recipe would fit right in.
These mini lasagna cups are way too much fun. They even have layers of deliciousness. They are pretty easy to put together too and require just a handful of ingredients. A lot easier to make and a lot more simple than a whole lasagna, but still the same great flavor. In fact, my son couldn’t get enough of these and said they were better than my regular lasagna.
I’ve chosen to make my lasagna cups using lasagna pasta sheets. If you need a fast, more simple option, you can always use wonton wrappers. Just slide one in the bottom and layer on meat sauce, cheese, and more meat sauce. You won’t get the same clean layers, but it would save you a few minutes. I still recommend spending the extra time to make the layers.
This recipe calls for ground Italian sausage. If you don’t eat pork, or need to stay away from sausage for other reasons, you can always use ground beef in the same amount. I recommend using a lean ground beef like 93/7 to cut down on the grease.
PRO TIP: Freshly shredded cheese melts a lot better than the pre-shredded bagged stuff you get in the grocery store. Why? Chemicals are added in with the pre-shredded cheese to keep it from clumping and sticking together as well as to prevent mold. These chemicals interfere with melting. For best results, always use freshly shredded or grated cheese in recipes, particularly ones that involve melting.
Watch the video below for a visual demonstration along with tips and tricks along the way. I’ve included a great tip on getting all the tomato paste out of your can. It’s actually pretty cool so be sure to check it out! As always, you can check out my entire cooking show episode collection over on YouTube.
It sounds perfectly delicious but my husband only eats chicken or turkey Unfortunately NO other meats UGH! I was wondering which would be better to use the ground chicken or the ground turkey for the better flavor? Also poultry tends to be drier since it has to be fully cooked til white! He’s so difficult to cook for since I’m so limited! He’s not even a big fan of ricotta cheese! So when I use to make my baked ziti I never put alot in & put alot more grated cheese, marinara sauce & mozzarella. He won’t even eat a… Read more »
I just made these today. They are now in my oven. Cant wait for dinner. Thank you. Linda Cook
can you freezze these
Love your blog post
Easy. Good recipe. Proportions spot on. Thanks!!
I’ve been wanting some lasagna …and this is the day..
Just need a salad and garlic bread…thank you!!!
Hi! this sounds like a great recipe. I plan to use it for a party. Would you know the cooking time if I were to double to triple the batch. Can they be cooked at the same time? If yes, how long should I cook for and at what temp?
Thanks!
The cooking time and temperature remains the same.
Do you know how much the ingredients cost you for a pan of these? I was thinking about making them for an event. Thanks
Price will vary based on where you live.
Are you sure about the carb count? This is a great low carb recipe. Can you double check?
I am looking forward to trying this. Thank you!
Pasta is full of carbs.
If I were to freeze these is it better to cook them and then freeze them or freeze them in the tray uncooked?
Freeze uncooked.
I have cooked them, let them cool, individually wrapped them, and put them in a ziplock freezer bag in the freezer. When I’m ready to eat them I just take them out of the freezer and pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and they’re good to go. They are perfect for school lunches!