Easy Lasagna Cups

Miss Jeanette Hickle PhD

Updated on May 11, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Stand Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 lasagna cups

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain any excess grease. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in marinara, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
Add remaining 3 teaspoons salt and pasta to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
Turn pasta shells inside out and place 24 shells into the prepared muffin pan. Save any broken or remaining shells for another use.
Fill each shell with about 2 teaspoons ricotta and sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the ricotta. Top with about 1 tablespoon meat sauce and top evenly with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden around the edges and bubbly inside, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
12g	Fat
18g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 935mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g	41%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 224mg	17%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 461mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.