Lasagna Roll Ups Made in the Muffin Tin

Lasagna Roll-Ups Made in the Muffin Tin are a fun and easy lasagna recipe that can easily be baked & frozen. These perfectly portioned roll-ups are baked in the oven and taste just as good as traditional lasagna. We love the perfect size that makes mealtime fun for kids & adults alike.

If you like a chewy noodle and heaty beef and cheese, this recipe is for you! Best eaten with a knife to cut them, these Lasagna rolls pair well with garlic bread and a Caesar salad.

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If you are looking for a tasty dinner idea that is perfect for smaller families, or singles these Muffin Tin Cup Lasagna Roll Ups are ideal. You can easily freeze these portions for future meals.

Since Lasagna is one of those meals that I love, I knew that I wanted to create a “twist” that would entice my kids to want to eat them. The truth is, my kids are super picky and do not like how traditional lasagna can be messy.

How to Make

I LOVE how easy, and simple these Lasagna Roll-Up Cups are to make. They are not the cheapest meal, but are definitely something that should be considered from time to time!

Ingredients:

This recipe will make 12 cups.

• 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef
• 12 traditional boil lasagna noodles
• 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil, chopped
• salt & pepper to taste
• onion & garlic powder
• 16 ounces of ricotta cheese
• 16 ounces of cottage cheese
• 1 cup of pasta sauce
• 14.4 ounces of diced tomatoes

Preparation:

• Boil your noodles until they are al dente. Remove noodles and rinse them with cold water; drain.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pan fry the hamburger (add spices) and drain any excess grease; set aside. Add meat mixture into a large mixing bowl.
• Add the cottage cheese, and ricotta cheese to your meat mixture. Mix all the ingredients together-set aside
• Spray your muffin tins with non-stick spray.

• Cut 2 inches from each lasagna noodle. Form the lasagna noodles around the muffin tin
• Fill with the meat mixture.

• Add an even amount of pasta sauce to each roll up.

• Sprinkle each evenly with cheese.

• Place them in the oven for 20 mins at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil before serving.

Pro Tips

You can use 90/10 meat mixture if you prefer a leaner meat. Additionally, turkey can also be used.

Add more flavor to your hamburger meat by adding in one small, diced onion while browning the meat.

You can mix up the cheeses if you prefer to use Parmesan or Italian Cheese blend.

All rolls to set in the pan after baking for at least 10-15 minutes to firm up. Use a spoon to scoop them out and support the bottoms.

How to Freeze

These can be frozen once fully cooled. Add them to a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until solid (about 2 hours). Once frozen solid, add rolls to a freezer-safe bag or container. Add heating instructions and date for up to 3 months. To reheat, add rolls to a muffin tin and bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly warmed.