Lasagna Cupcakeʻs

Since the first time I made this, it has always been a hit amongst my friends and family. You can either serve this as a meal with a nice salad or serve it as a pupu (appetizer). Either way, it will most likely be a hit.

Ingredients:

"Lasagna Noodle"
1-2 packages won ton or mandu pi (I like the rustic look of won ton pi and I do not recommend using the Chun Wah Kam brand)

Cheese Mixture
1 container of cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded mozarella cheese 
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or dried italian seasoning

Sauce Mixture
1 jar of marinara sauce (mushroom, roasted pepper, regular, etc)
1 lb of ground meat *beef, turkey or chicken* (I prefer a vegetarian or vegan option)
optional to add:
italian sausage
chopped mushrooms (i like porcini)
fresh chopped spinach
roasted red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers
sauteʻd chopped garlic and/or onion 
fresh rosemary, parsley, or basil

Tools:
2 mixing bowls
spatula or spoon (to mix)
2 standard cupcake tins (you will be making anywhere from 18-30)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375º and make sure racks are centered
• Spray your cupcake tins lightly with Pam
• Line it with your first layer of pi
• Combine your cheese mixture in one bowl & your sauce mixture in another
• Spoon about a tablespoon of cheese mixture first followed by the sauce
• If you are making this as a pupu, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 15-20 mins or until the crust is golden brown and slightly burnt on the tips of the pi (only if it is won ton)
• Let cool and before serving sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley
• Lay down next pi and repeat
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-30 mins or until golden brown and the tips are slighlty burnt
• Let cool and sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley
• Serve it with a salad for an easy dinner or serve as a side dish

This recipe has endless possibilities. You can change it up to your liking. 

Buon appetito!