Mini Baked Lasagna Cups
If you love comfort food but want something lighter, cleaner, and perfectly portioned — these Mini Baked Lasagna Cups are it. Made with Laura’s Lean Beef and crisp, pre-made phyllo shells, they’re everything you love about classic lasagna — rich, cheesy, and satisfying — but bite-sized and ready in under 30 minutes.
Laura’s Lean Beef is one of my favorite proteins to cook with because it’s raised without added hormones or antibiotics and contains less fat than typical ground beef — which means you get all the flavor and protein without the heaviness. It’s perfect for this recipe, where you want a hearty filling that doesn’t weigh down the delicate phyllo.
Mini Baked Lasagna Cups
Equipment
- 1 Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 30 Phyllo cups, premade Regular or gluten free depending on your needs
- 1 lb Laura's Lean Ground Beef I buy this at Target
- 1/2 C Marinara sauce
- 1 clove Garlic or 1tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/4-1/2 C Ricotta cheese of your choice I used cashew ricotta for dairy free
- 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 tbsp shredded mozzarella I used dairy-free shredded mozzarella
- 1 -2 tbsp Fresh Basil or Parsley for topping, minced Optional, but but can give it a finished and more holiday look with the red and green
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Arrange the phyllo cups on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- In a small skillet, brown the ground beef over medium until fully cooked.
- Add garlic, salt and Italian seasoning, stir for 30 seconds
- Add the marinara sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes. Then remove the mixture from the heat
- Spoon about 1 tsp of the ground beef mixture into each phyllo cup
- Top with a small dollop of ricotta and a pinch of mozzarella
- Bake 5-7 minutes until the cups are crisp and the cheese has melted
- Garnish with basil or parsley
- Serve warm
Why You’ll Love These
- High in protein and flavor
- Portion-controlled for easy entertaining
- A lighter take on a comfort classic
- It’s adaptable for food allergies as well
- Freezes beautifully — just reheat and serve
Perfect for game day, holidays, or weeknight dinners when you want something fun and family-friendly. Pair them with a crisp salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal — or serve as an appetizer that’ll disappear fast!
Tag @lauraslean and @domenique_trupia if you make them — I love seeing your versions!
