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Lasagna in a mug

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword lasagna for one, microwave lasagna, mug meal, single serving lasagna
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Broken lasagna sheets are softened in the microwave, then layered with pizza sauce, spinach and ricotta for a one-serving lasagna.

Ingredients

  • 2 pasta lasagna sheets
  • ¾ cup (6floz/180g) water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons spinach uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons cooked sausage optional
  • 1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Snap the pasta sheets into pieces and drop them into a large microwave-safe mug.
  • Pour in the water and olive oil (this keeps the pasta from sticking).
  • Microwave about 3 to 4 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through. Drain.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon pizza sauce into the bottom of the mug.
  • Add layers of pasta, spinach, sausage (if using) and ricotta, repeating until the mug is almost full.
  • Finish with the grated cheddar.
  • Microwave about 2½ to 3 minutes until hot all the way through (keep an eye on it so it doesn't overflow; times vary with wattage).
  • Let it cool for a couple of minutes before eating.

Notes

Use a large mug, since the water can bubble up. Layers can be assembled in advance (keep refrigerated — contains ricotta and sausage). Oven option: 350°F (180°C) about 10 to 12 minutes, checking after 10.

Nutrition

Serving: 132g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); lasagna sheets counted as dry pasta (one sheet 20 g), ricotta cheese counted as cheddar. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.