Baked Portuguese Lasagna
A rich and indulgent Portuguese-inspired take on the classic Italian lasagna, loaded with flavorful cheese and meat.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●8-10 sheets Lasagna Noodles
- ●1 cup shredded Portuguese Cheesesuch as Queijo de Cabra
- ●1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ●1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- ●1 medium, diced Onion
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2 cups Tomato Saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 4
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Stir in the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook while you prepare the cheese mixture.
- 6
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Portuguese cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 7
Spread a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- 8
Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Repeat the layers, starting with the meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and finally the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.