mini meatball “lizagna”
The ultimate Italian comfort food is elevated with the textural and flavor elements of mini meatballs, fresh mozzarella, caramelized tomatoes and fresh mint and basil. Served in individual gratin dishes, this lasagna looks as good as it tastes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- Creamy tomato sauce
- Ricotta cheese filling
- Mini meatballs
- Caramelized grape tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella
- Fresh mint and basil
Instructions
- Start with a foundational smear of sauce and then noodle base.
- Add just one layer of the thick ricotta filling and a sprinkling of grated mozzarella.
- On top of that are rows of meatballs, mini fresh mozzarella balls, caramelized grape tomatoes and a sprinkling of fresh basil and mint.
- Finally, they are tucked in by a noodle blanket and sauce with some extra cheese on top.
Notes
I always like to garnish with a sneak preview of what’s inside, so I put a mini meatball and/or a fresh mozzarella ball and caramelized tomato on top before baking and once out of the oven, garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
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