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!__________ CLICK FOR RECIPE ___________PRINTABLE RECIPE: https://thestayathomechef.com/mini-lasagna-cups/ More Great Recipes: https://youtu.be/zVqunZUuwSsIngredients 1 package lasagna noodles pound ground Italian sausage 3 cloves minced garlic 1 (15 oz can) tomato sauce 1 (6 oz can) tomato paste 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoons salt, divided 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese teaspoon black pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseInstructions00:01:48 - How to cut lasagna noodles for Mini Lasagna Cups1 00:00:24 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a standard size muffin tin. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Cut 6 of them in half, lengthwise. Use a small cookie cutter to cut out 24 small circles from the remaining pasta.2 00:00:34 - In a large skillet, cook ground sausage until cooked through, and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add in garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.3 00:01:31 - In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, remaining teaspoon salt, and pepper.4 00:00:24 - Line the bottom of each muffin cup with 1 of the cut out pasta circles. Curl each of the long strips into a ring to line the sides of each cup. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce into the bottom of each muffin cup. Top with another layer of pasta circles and 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture. Place remaining pasta circles on and another 1 tablespoon of meat sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.5 00:03:25 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling and slightly browned. Serve hot.RECIPE NOTES:Ive 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 wont 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 dont 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.Thanks for watching! Don't forget to push "LIKE," leave a COMMENT below, and SUBSCRIBE! Feel free to SHARE this video too.SUBSCRIBE to my channel: http://youtube.com/thestayhomechefFACEBOOK: The Stay At Home ChefINSTAGRAM: TheStayAtHomeChefPINTEREST: The Stay At Home ChefTWITTER: TheStayHomeChefCONTACT ME:
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