Quick and Easy Mini-Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Quick and Easy Mini-Lasagna perfect for a busy weekday

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb bulk Italian sausage
	48 ounces pasta sauce , any flavor
	6 cups cooked mafalda noodles ( mini lasagna noodles )
	6 ounces mushrooms
	15 ounces ricotta cheese
	1/2 cup parmesan cheese
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
	2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

925

Sugar

12g

Fat

51g

This Quick and Easy Mini-Lasagna is a perfect weekday meal when you're short on time and looking for something quick to prepare. The classic Italian flavors of sausage, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese come together to create a hearty and delicious meal that's sure to please the whole family. The mini lasagna noodles (mafalda) make it even easier, and the individual portions are perfect for serving. Whether you're making it for dinner tonight or looking for a quick make-ahead meal for later in the week, this mini-lasagna is always a great choice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large skillet, cook sausage until browned; drain. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in pasta sauce.
3.	In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and oregano.
4.	In a 13x9 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce. Place noodles on top of the sauce, trimming as needed. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of meat sauce and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
5.	Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

PROS

This mini-lasagna is a fan favorite, it’s quick, easy, and delicious.

The mini-lasagna has a great ratio of cheese and meat, making it a crowd-pleaser.

It freezes well, so you can make it ahead of time and reheat it later.

CONS

It may take an effort to find mini lasagna noodles but it is worth it because It makes a difference in the final result.

The pasta might get overcooked if you don’t cook the pasta just before assembling.

This lasagna is not low in calories as it has high-fat and high-carb ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms in this recipe provide a good source of vitamins B and D, as well as minerals such as copper, potassium, and selenium which play an important role in immune function and overall health.
Tomatoes in pasta sauce contain antioxidants like lycopene that are beneficial for heart health.
Although, excessive intake of dairy products like ricotta cheese could lead to high cholesterol levels in some people.