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Easy 5-Ingredient Microwave Mug Lasagna: Best Quick Dinner

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A quick and easy microwave mug lasagna made with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for a solo dinner or late-night snack, this recipe delivers all the comfort of traditional lasagna in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets lasagna noodles (broken into small pieces)
  • 3 tablespoons marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Break the lasagna noodles into small, uneven pieces about 1-inch squares.
  2. Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of a microwave-safe mug and spread to coat the base.
  3. Add a handful of broken noodle pieces to cover the sauce in a single layer. Add 1 teaspoon of water over the noodles.
  4. Dollop 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese on top of the noodles.
  5. Repeat layers: add another tablespoon of marinara, another layer of noodles, another teaspoon of water, and the remaining tablespoon of ricotta.
  6. Finish with the last tablespoon of marinara and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top.
  7. Place the mug on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Check for doneness; if needed, microwave in 30-second increments until noodles are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the mug sit for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

Use no-boil lasagna noodles for best results. If using regular lasagna sheets, ensure they are fully submerged in sauce. Let ingredients sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before assembling for even cooking. Do not overfill the mug; leave at least half an inch of space at the top. For extra creamy layers, substitute water with a splash of milk. This recipe is best enjoyed immediately; leftovers do not reheat well.

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