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Lasagna Recipe Puerto Rican Style

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Description

If you're looking for a twist on the classic Italian lasagna, try out this Puerto Rican style recipe! This dish is perfect for any occasion, from a family dinner to a potluck. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that will leave your guests satisfied and asking for seconds.

Prep Time

The prep time for this dish is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  4. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaf and set aside.
  7. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce.
  8. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  9. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the noodles.
  10. Repeat layers of meat sauce, noodles, and cheese until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. It also freezes well.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1/12 of recipe
  • Calories: 413
  • Total fat: 21g
  • Saturated fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 83mg
  • Sodium: 873mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 28g
  • Dietary fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 6g
  • Protein: 27g

Recipe Tips

  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
  • If you don't have lasagna noodles, you can use any other type of pasta.
  • Try adding some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, to the cheese layer for added flavor.

Enjoy your Puerto Rican style lasagna!


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