Ravioli Cupcakes
This week I’m sharing a recipe from a cool kid’s pasta cookbook called Noodlemania. It’s an easy, fun way to make pasta with your kids. I made a very interesting dish called Ravioli Cupcakes. Since ravioli and manicotti are well-liked recipes in my house, I knew these were going to be a huge hit with my family. I couldn’t believe how well they turned out!
When I was making the recipe, I thought that the layers wouldn’t stay together like they were supposed to. But somehow… they managed to stay perfectly.
8 easy layers besides the thin layer of canola oil at the bottom. Sauce, ravioli, meat, sauce, cheese, ravioli, meat, and one more layer of sauce. It’s as simple as breathing oxygen. (well, almost as simple)
Add another layer of cheese before baking the cupcakes. You can never have too much cheese!
I am a naturally messy cook. Don’t blame me if the pictures look all messed up from the sauce. Blame the sauce.
These cupcakes were magnificent. Even the famous RecipeGirl liked them!!! Thanks for the recipe Noodlemania! These cupcakes were a little crusty at the edges of the raviolis, but still really good. I just love cupcakes for dinner… don’t you? By the way, I have had tons of traffic here on RecipeBoy.com lately. Thanks for all of the support guys!!
And even a kid can make cupcakes for dinner that parents love too… Like Me!
Ravioli Cupcakes
Cupcakes for dinner! Sort of 🙂
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
36 (uncooked) cheese ravioli (regular size)
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
2. Place a spoonful of the sauce in each muffin tin. Place 2 ravioli on top of the sauce in each tin. Then sprinkle a small spoonful of meat, then mozzarella cheese. Repeat with sauce, one ravioli, meat and cheese. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cupcakes are bubbling around the edges. Scoop out and serve!
TIP:
*I used the refrigerated Buitoni brand of ravioli. If you use bigger ravioli, you may want to only use one in each layer.
Source: RecipeBoy.com (Adapted from Noodlemania)
Looks both tasty and fun to make. Going to make these with my nieces next time they spend the weekend.
Thanks for the recipe! My kids will love these, and will love making them too! 🙂
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Blessing’s Jocelan
These look yummy. Nice job!
These look fabulous! I’m gonna have to check out that cookbook for my boy! Thanks for sharing!
These look terrific!
Those sound and look yummy.
What a great recipe. I think I will make it tonight using some chopped, sauteed veggies instead of the meat. I will let you know how it goes!
I browned the ground beef and then added a can of diced tomatoes and simmered for 45 minutes. I used the giant squash filled ravioli and the large cupcake tin that makes 4 muffins. I think it was easier to assemble using the larger wells. I made 3 layers. They are baking now and look delicious.
Good Job RecipeBoy. They look and sound delicious! I’m going to try this recipe.
Oh my goodness! I made this last night and it was AH-mazing! Yum yum yum! My fiance proudly exclaimed this is his new favorite!! Plus – I used Prego’s new Bacon and Provolone Marinara – this is such a great recipe!!! Thanks for posting!!! xoxo
Forgive me if I’m out of line, but it’s the mom in me – You are just too cute! And I think cooking is a GREAT hobby for both young men and women. I am very impressed with this recipe and have also signed up to follow you on FB. Looking forward to great things from you, Mr. RecipeBoy!! I hope to see you as the youngest contestant for “Master Chef” someday!!
A very clever idea-they look amazing. I’m sure my 4 boys will love them
Hi! I made these for dinner! They are great and actually stayed in cupcake form. I’m impressed! Thank you for sharing!