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Mini Lasagna Bites

This creative, bite-sized take on lasagna uses ground beef, spices and cheese to recreate traditional, layered lasagna into a small bite party sensation.

Featuring U.S. Beef

Ingredients

450 g	ground beef (80% lean or leaner)
1 tbsp	Italian seasoning
1 tsp	minced garlic
1/2 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	freshly ground black pepper
1 jar (850 g)	marinara sauce
6	lasagna noodles, cooked, cut into 5 cm pieces
170 g	mozzarella cheese, shredded
	Cheese Mixture
120 g	ricotta cheese
50 g	Parmesan cheese, grated
10 g	fresh basil, thinly sliced
1	egg
1 tsp	granulated garlic
1/2 tsp	salt

Step 1
Preheat oven to 190 °C. Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary. Stir in marinara sauce; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, garlic and salt in medium bowl.
Step 3
Coat mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Place pasta piece in each muffin cup. Top pasta by layering 1/2 tablespoon cheese mixture, 1 tablespoon meat sauce and additional 1/2 tablespoon cheese mixture into cups. Sprinkle tops with mozzarella cheese.
Step 4
Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 2 minutes. Loosen edges; remove from muffin pans.

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Mini Lasagna Bites

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Cheese Mixture

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