Best 5 Lasagna Poppers Recipes

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Calling all lasagna lovers! Prepare to indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing lasagna poppers. These bite-sized wonders are a perfect blend of classic lasagna flavors, seamlessly wrapped in a crispy wonton exterior. Our article presents two irresistible variations to satisfy every palate.

For those who relish the traditional lasagna experience, our classic lasagna poppers are a must-try. Layers of tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese are expertly combined and encased in crispy wonton wrappers. Each popper is meticulously air-fried to achieve golden perfection, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

If you're seeking a vegetarian delight, our spinach and ricotta lasagna poppers are an absolute treat. Fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese are delicately combined and wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers. These poppers offer a burst of vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Whether you prefer the classic lasagna experience or crave a vegetarian twist, our lasagna poppers are sure to tantalize your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly captivated.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LASAGNA-STUFFED PEPPERS



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With only half a lasagna noodle per serving, this is sure to satisfy a lasagna craving for those watching their carb intake. Serve with a salad for a complete meal. Leftovers hold up nicely.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lasagna noodles
4 large green bell peppers, halved and seeds and veins removed
19 ounces mild Italian sausage (such as Johnsonville®)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Cut each noodle into 4 equal pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; place bell pepper halves on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers soften, about 20 minutes.
  • While peppers bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage and onion until browned, about 8 minutes. Add tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano and bring to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove peppers from oven and pour off any excess liquid. Leave oven on.
  • Whisk ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and basil together in a small mixing bowl. Layer each bell pepper half with 2 tablespoons sausage mixture, 1 noodle piece, and 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture. Repeat layers and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper. Place stuffed peppers on the baking sheet.
  • Bake stuffed peppers in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 964.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

LASAGNA POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Lasagna Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garlic, onion, ground beef, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, flour, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, canola oil, lasagna noodles

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups flour
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 eggs
3 cups canola oil, for frying - depending on size of pot used
8 lasagna noodles, depending on amount of each filling

Steps:

  • Coat a 10-inch (25 cm) frying pan with olive oil. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, stirring consistently until lightly browned.
  • Add ground beef, and stir to mix with onion and garlic.
  • Once beef has begun to brown and water has been released drain water and fat then continue cooking until beef begins to brown and become tender and crispy.
  • Add marinara sauce and mix together. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, remove heat.
  • Add mozzarella. Stir until mozzarella binds to mixture.
  • While mixture cools boil four cups of water in medium pot and add lasagna noodles, lay them in across each other in a star formation so they do not bind together, stir regularly.
  • After eight to 10 minutes drain pasta and allow to cool for five minutes.
  • Cut noodles down to 3- to 4-inch (8-10cm) slices and place mixture inside and roll.
  • Place poppers in freezer for 12 minutes.
  • Dip poppers in egg wash, flour, and bread crumbs, then once more in the egg wash and bread crumbs.
  • Freeze for additional 12 minutes.
  • Heat 3-4 inches (8-10cm) of canola oil at medium heat in a pot for 15 minutes - test by splashing drops of water into oil (it should sizzle).
  • Place poppers in oil three or four at a time until they are golden brown on all sides, allow them to cool for 10-12 minutes and serve with marinara sauce as dip.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 2 grams

LASAGNA-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Lasagna-Stuffed Peppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bell peppers, onion, garlic, ground beef, sweet italian sausage, salt, pepper, diced tomato, tomato sauce, whole milk ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 bell peppers, various colors
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb ground beef
½ lb sweet italian sausage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
28 oz diced tomato, 1 can
28 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 egg
4 lasagna noodles, cooked and quartered
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Cut the top off of each pepper and remove the seeds. Transfer to a square baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, to soften.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot, or dutch oven, over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • Add the ground beef, sausage, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat has browned on all sides.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a light simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, basil, and egg. Mix together with a fork, set aside.
  • Remove the peppers from the oven, drain any excess water that accumulated inside.
  • Cut the lasagna noodles into quarters and set aside.
  • Assemble the lasagna in each pepper. Alternate 2 tablespoons of sauce, 1 lasagna noodle, 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture, and 1 lasagna noodle until the peppers are full. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
  • Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 27 grams

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1400.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

EASY LASAGNA I



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A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.

Provided by Susan T.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh lasagna noodles. If using dried noodles, be sure to cook them according to the package directions before assembling the poppers.
  • Feel free to get creative with the filling. You can use any type of cheese, meat, or vegetables that you like. Some popular options include ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage, and spinach.
  • Be careful not to overfill the poppers. Too much filling will make them difficult to seal and they may burst open during baking.
  • To make sure the poppers are cooked evenly, bake them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Serve the poppers hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing are all good options.

Conclusion:

Lasagna poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive snack, give lasagna poppers a try!

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