A fun name for the cutest mini lasagna you ever did see, these lasagna cupcakes, have all the flavour of a traditional lasagna on a much smaller scale. Perfect party food, game day food, kids party snacks or Italian appetiser.
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200C / 400F / 180C fan forced. Lightly spray muffin tin with oil spray.
Cut 20 wonton wrappers into a circle using a large cookie cutter matching the size of the muffin holes or by cutting around an upturned glass.
TO MAKE THE MEAT SAUCE
Place a saucepan over medium heat, add a little oil, then add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring for about a minute.
Add beef mince and saute while breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned all over.
Add the red wine and bring it to a simmer for one minute before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients (tomatoes, milk, tomato paste oregano and salt) and mixing well. Simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened and remove from the heat.
FOR THE RICOTTA
In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Push one square wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin hole so that the points stick out the top.
Add roughly two teaspoons of meat sauce to each, then a teaspoon or so of ricotta mixture. Sprinkle over a little mozzarella then top with a round wonton wrapper and press down lightly.
Repeat these layers a second time, then on the the top wonton wrapper, spread over another teaspoon or so of the ricotta mix, then sprinkle over the remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 20-24 minutes or until golden and the edges are crunchy.
Let them cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or pesto.
I like to sit them on a sheet of paper towel before transferring to plates to soak up any oil which may still be clinging to the outside.
Notes
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon = 4 teaspoons worldwide
Red wine: You can swap this for water, stock or leave it out altogether.
There will be leftover meat sauce - about ⅓ of the mixture. This can be frozen for up to 3 months for later use and will coat 1 large or 2 regular serves of pasta.
You must use wonton wrappers. Pre-made refrigerated lasagna sheets are too thick and won't cook in this time, or be so easy to eat.
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