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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/ Snacks

    Mini Lasagna Cups Bolognese

    First Published: March 6, 2020 . Last Modified: February 10, 2023 lisa23 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mini Lasagna Bolognese plate

    This Mini Lasagna Cups Bolognese recipe and post is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef® Brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

    Mini Lasagna Bolognese

    Raise your hand if you like Lasagna Bolognese. How about lasagna baked in 12 minutes?

    Yeah, now we are talking!

    What ingredients are needed for Mini Lasagna Cups Bolognese?

    You are going to love this recipe. First off, it's made with the best beef which is Certified Angus Beef. I like to use lean ground beef which eliminates the step of having to drain any grease after browning the meat. Typically, I buy 85% to 93% lean ground beef.

    Certified Angus Ground Beef

    My local Shoprite has a great beef section with lots of Certified Angus Beef cuts. Their butchers are terrific and will gladly get you a special cut or order if you need it.

    Certified Angus Beef logo

    To make this recipe lighter, I use lower fat, part skim mozzarella and ricotta cheese. This lasagna also contains a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese to give the ricotta mixture more flavor.

    I do love pasta and make it often. Typically, it is on my family's dinner table once a week. If we are not having Mini Lasagna Bolognese, you might see Pasta with Blush Sauce or Shrimp Linguini with Asparagus on our table.

    Instead of pasta noodles, this lasagna bolognese uses wonton wrappers. They are the perfect size to make in muffin cups. The outside of the mini Lasagna Bolognese get a little crispy while the inside has the texture of perfectly cooked pasta.

    Plate of Mini Lasagna Bolognese

    How long does it take to make this lasagna dish?

    This recipe takes under 40 minutes from start to finish!

    The Bolognese sauce is made quickly in a frying pan. The meat is browned and then crushed tomatoes, spices and red wine make it extra delicious. Beef broth can be substituted for wine if desired but make sure to use a low sodium stock or broth.

    This is a very thick and hearty meat sauce that gives the lasagna lots of flavor. There is also extra to serve on the side.

    Sometimes I make the sauce the night before I assemble the mini lasagna cups. Just make sure to heat the sauce up before assembling if you chose to prep this way.

    pan of Bolognese sauce

    The mini lasagnas are very easy to assemble and then they are baked in the oven for only 12 minutes! I use this basic 12- count muffin pan that works well.

    Steps 1,2 and 3 to assemble Mini Lasagna Bolognese

    How easy is that?

    What should be served with Mini Lasagna Bolognese?

    My family loves this dinner and it is always the star of the show. So I like to serve it with something simple like an arugula salad or lemon roasted asparagus.

    A special dinner needs some dessert so Honey Mint Lime Fruit Salad is great as a light choice. If you want something more decadent, Cannoli Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries will satisfy your sweet craving but are also on the lighter side.

    Mini Lasagna Bolognese close up shot
    • This is a great family dinner recipe but these lasagnas are also perfect for a party. The recipe makes 12 but it is fairly easy to double so you can serve a crowd. And everyone always likes mini food served at parties.

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    RECIPE

    Mini Lasagna Bolognese
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    Mini Lasagna Cups Bolognese

    Mini Lasagna Cups Bolognese are a fun dinner or party food!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Dish/ Beef
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 12 cups
    Calories: 291kcal
    Cost: $12

    Equipment

    • 12 cup muffin tin

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 16 ounces Certified Angus ground beef lean (85/15)
    • 3 cloves crushed garlic
    • 28 ounces (1 can) crushed tomatoes
    • 1 ½ tablespoon dried basil, divided use
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon minced dried onions
    • ½ cup red wine beef broth can be substituted if necessary
    • 1 ½ cups part skim ricotta cheese
    • 1 egg beaten
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 24 wonton wrappers
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
    • 2 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs fresh basil or parsley

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is browned. Add garlic, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon dried basil (reserve ½ tbsp), salt, pepper, onions, and wine. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes then remove from heat. Stir well.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, reserved dried basil, egg and parmesan cheese.
    • Spray the muffin tin with cooking spray. Line the bottom of each muffin cup with a wonton wrapper. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce onto the top of each wonton wrapper. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place remaining wonton wrappers on top then another 1 tablespoon of meat sauce, ricotta and mozarella cheese until all the cheese is used up. There will be leftover meat sauce which can be served on the side.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until lasagnas are cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing from the muffin tin. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired and serve with extra Bolognese sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Morgan

      March 06, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      These are adorable, Lisa, and so tasty!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 06, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        Thanks! My family really loves them.

        Reply
    2. Veena Azmanov

      March 06, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      These Mini Lasagna Bowl looks so cute and creative. One of my family favorite dish too. Love your cute concept and idea for a party too.

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 06, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Thank you! I love cute food 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alison

      March 06, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute and tasty! Makes for a great appetizer!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 06, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Cyndy

      March 06, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      These will be great for an upcoming party. I love this idea - can't wait to make these next weekend.

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 06, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        Definitely great for a party!

        Reply
    5. Priya Lakshminarayan

      March 07, 2020 at 10:40 am

      These will easily be a crowd pleaser! Would love to try a vegetarian version of it!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 07, 2020 at 11:03 am

        My crowd always loves it!

        Reply
    6. kristy Still

      March 18, 2020 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      These are a favorite for myself and our kids!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 18, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        For my family too, Kristy!

        Reply
    7. Caroline

      April 16, 2020 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      There's something particularly fun about finger food, isn't there? These are so fun and perfect for all ages.

      Reply
    8. andrea janssen

      April 16, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      What a great finger food. I just love lasagna and to serve them at a party is such a treat.

      Reply
    9. Sula

      April 16, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea for a party. Everyone loves lasagna!

      Reply
    10. Bhawana

      April 16, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      These minis are super cute and a perfect party pleaser.

      Reply
    11. Carlos at Spoonabilities

      April 17, 2020 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      Those mini lasagnas look so cute! This recipe is perfect as an appetizer. I'm saving this recipe!

      Reply
    12. Amy Chung

      April 18, 2020 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      I don't understand how I never thought of this before??? So good!

      Reply
    13. Anne Lawton

      April 19, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using wontons, this is a great idea for an appetizer or make ahead and eat all week lunch. I pinned it and will make this soon!

      Reply
    14. Eileen Kelly

      April 19, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      These mini lasagnas are delicious and fun to make. A great dinner to get the kids in the kitchen to make a batch. I want to make aa batch with my daughter and watch Netflix,

      Reply
    15. Terri

      April 19, 2020 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love how cute and easy these are! Getting my lasagna fix with mini cups is perfect as far as I'm concerned!

      Reply
    16. Laura

      April 20, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      Always on the hunt for new appetizers. I like this one because it's a bit more hearty.

      Reply
    17. colleen kennedy

      April 21, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea for parties! Saving this to try out!

      Reply

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