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Easy Italian Lasagna Cups
A fun version of one of the most famous Italian recipes - These easy vegetarian Italian lasagna cups are ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect for a party!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 lasagna sheets
- 150 g marinara sauce
- 150 g fresh ricotta cheese well drained
- a bunch of fresh basil leaves
- 1 mozzarella ball well drained and finely cubed
- extra-virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375F/180C. Lightly oil a 6-cup standard muffin tin or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of boiling water, blanch each lasagna sheet for 2-3 min until slightly softened. Repeat with the remaining lasagna sheets.
- Fit each lasagna sheet carefully into the cupcake mould, making sure not to break it.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta with the basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the ricotta into a piping bag or use a spoon. Fill each lasagna cup with 1 tablespoon of the ricotta filling.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of marinara sauce in each lasagna cup to cover the ricotta mixture.
- Top each lasagna cup with a small amount of cubed mozzarella.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with black pepper to taste.
- Bake the lasagna cups for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the lasagna cups are cooked through and crispy golden brown.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves.
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Notes
- Use a 6-cup muffin pan, alternatively for a mini version use a 12-cup muffin pan and cut each lasagna sheet in half.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.