Lasagna Muffins: A Delicious Twist on Classic Comfort Food!
Lasagna Muffins are a fun and portable twist on traditional lasagna, combining all the classic flavors in a convenient muffin form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked pasta (small shapes like elbow or shells)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden and the muffins are set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These muffins can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg