Brazilian Lasagna

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 14
Brazilian Lasagna with a twist that will make your taste buds dance
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small white onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
1/2 lb ground beef
1 lb ripe tomatoes , peeled , seeds removed , and chopped
1 lb uncooked lasagne noodles
1/2 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb thinly sliced ham
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
765
Sugar
10g
Fat
42g
Brazilian Lasagna is a unique twist on the traditional Italian dish. It features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a rich meat sauce, and a creamy bechamel sauce. Ham and mozzarella cheese are added to each layer to give the dish a Brazilian twist. The result is a cheesy, meaty, and flavorful lasagna that will make your taste buds dance. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 F.
2.In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring with a whisk for 2 minutes.
3.Gradually add milk, continue whisking and heat while stirring for 2 minutes.
4.Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5.In a separate pan, heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic and cook until slightly brown.
6.Add ground beef and cook until browned.
7.Add tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
8.In a pot, cook lasagna noodles in boiling water until just tender.
9.Grease a baking dish and layer the noodles, meat sauce, bechamel sauce, ham, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering process.
10.Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top layer, then bake for 30 minutes.
11.Let the lasagna cool slightly before serving.

PROS

Brazilian Lasagna is a hearty, comforting meal that is perfect for a family dinner or holiday gathering.
The blend of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table.

CONS

The lasagna is high in fat and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also takes some time and effort to make, so it may not be a good option for a quick weeknight meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein from the ground beef and calcium from the cheese.
The tomatoes in the meat sauce are a good source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that helps protect against cancer.

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