Petite Lasagna Recipe 465

PETITE LASAGNA FOR 2 OR 3

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper (if using).
• Cook and stir until browned; drain. Reduce heat to low; stir in mushrooms and spaghetti sauce. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg; mix well.
• Cut 1 of the lasagna noodles in half lengthwise.
• Spread 1/4 cup meat mixture in bottom of ungreased 9*5-inch (2 quart) loaf baking dish.
• Top with 1 1/2 lasagna noodles, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, 1/2 the remaining meat mixture and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers, starting with noodles and ending with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350ºF for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughtly heated and bubbly.

MUFFIN TIN LASAGNA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add turkey, onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until turkey is browned and onions are clear. Drain grease.
• Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes and two teaspoons of oregano.
• Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, remaining oregano and basil and mix until combined; set aside.
• Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place one wonton wrapper into each of the cups, pressing firmly in the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
• Use half of the ricotta mixture and divide it evenly among muffin cups.
• Top with half of the tomato sauce mixture divided evenly among muffin cups.
• Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Mozzarella cheese on top and repeat layers, starting with another wonton wrapper, cheese mixture, tomato sauce and shredded cheese.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese has melted and wonton wrappers are golden brown on the edge.
• Let cool for a few minutes, remove from muffin tin and serve.

SMALLER LASAGNA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook noodles and drain.
• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet for a few minutes then add ground beef, oregano, basil salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned, breaking up any clumped meat. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, making sure sauce doesn't get too thick.
• In a small bowl, whisk together a lightly beaten egg with ricotta and parmesan.
• In the bottom of a loaf pan, place about 1 cup meat sauce across the bottom. Top with two noodles, then top with half of the remaining meat sauce mixture. Top with another two noodles and the ricotta mixture. Top with the last two noodles and the remaining sauce. Layer mozzarella slices across the top.
• Loosely tent pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake another ten minutes, allowing cheese to brown.
• Let sit for about 10-15 minutes before you cut into it.