LASAGNA CUPCAKES WITH PESTO SAUCE

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I got this from food.com. This isn't a weight watcher recipe. However, I always like putting the weight watcher points for me,regardless of how high they are. Weight Watcher Points: 35 (6 each)

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

36 wonton wrappers
1/2 c pesto sauce
BEEF MIXTURE
1/2 c lean ground beef
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 c diced onion
1 c diced mushrooms
4 clove garlic, smashed and minced
CHEESE MIXTURE
1 egg
1 Tbsp parsley
1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper
4 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
3 oz shredded asiago-parmesan cheese, mixture divided
3 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Brown meat in a dry hot pan stirring to break up meat.
  • 3. Meanwhile add oil to a pan just to barely cover bottom. Add the peppers, mushrooms, onions, and garlic saute about 5 minutes just until onions are translucent.
  • 4. Add the browned beef to the veggies mixture and toss in the pesto sauce. Set aside.
  • 5. Remove 3 tablespoons of each of the grated cheeses placing in a bowl, mix to combine, set aside.
  • 6. Mix the remaining cheese mixture ingredients together. Set aside.
  • 7. Brush cupcake pans with olive oil or spray with a non stick spray. Garlic oil is yummy!
  • 8. Start to layer the lasagnas, starting with the wonton wrappers, cheese, meat mixture, repeat till all ingredients are used.
  • 9. Top each cake with the cheese mixture that you set aside.
  • 10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • 11. Garnish with tomato and basil leaf.

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