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Recipes

Microwave Mug Lasagna

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at American chapter.

Skeptical? So was I, until I tried it. No more large trays covered in hard to remove melted cheese. No more food that goes to waste or can’t fit in your micro-fridge.

Microwave Lasagna

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 7 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, cover the top with plastic wrap, and pock a few holes in the plastic wrap. Microwave spinach for 1 minute.

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    Mix the spinach with the ricotta, yellow bell pepper, black pepper, and salt.

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    Assemble the lasagna in a microwave-safe mug. Pour 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce at the bottom of the mug. Top with a piece of pasta sheet, spinach mixture, 2 tablespoons of mozzarella, and another pasta sheet. Continue building the lasagna, ending with a layer of pasta sheet at the top.

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    Top the lasagna with basil. Microwave for 1 minute (Add 30 seconds if desired).

Paige is a senior at American University studying Film and Media Arts. She is a current Video Contributor and has been producing videos for Spoon University since joining in January of 2015. She has accumulated over 40 million views on Spoon University's national Facebook page. When she is not making videos to expand her skills in filmmaking or setting sail on the beautiful blue waters of the British Virgin Islands, she spends her time exploring new ways to eat healthy at school.