Easy 5-Minute Mug Lasagna: Best Single-Serving Recipe
A quick and easy single-serving lasagna made in a mug in just 5 minutes. Perfect for solo dinners with minimal cleanup and surprisingly authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lasagna noodles, broken into small pieces (about 2-inch chunks)
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
Instructions
- Break the noodles into roughly 2-inch pieces and drop them into a microwave-safe mug.
- Add enough water to just cover the noodles (about 1/4 cup).
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes until noodles are partially cooked.
- Carefully drain any excess water from the mug.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the noodles and stir gently.
- Drop in small spoonfuls of half the ricotta cheese.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of marinara, then sprinkle with half the mozzarella and Parmesan. Add a pinch of oregano and garlic powder.
- Repeat layers with remaining ricotta, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 1 minute before serving. Enjoy straight from the mug.
Notes
Don’t overfill the mug; leave at least half an inch of space at the top. Let the lasagna rest for 1 minute after microwaving to allow noodles to absorb sauce and cheese to set. For best results, use freshly shredded mozzarella and full-fat ricotta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
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