Plantain Lasagna
A type of lasagna made with fried plantain slices.
Lunch Dinner Supper
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 large red onion , diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic , crushed
- 1 lb beef , ground
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch cilantro , chopped
For the tomato sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic , crushed
- 4 lb tomatoes (ripe), peeled, seeded and diced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the lasagna:
- 7 plantains , ripe
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 oz. queso amarillo (or cheddar cheese or mozzarella), grated
- 10 tablespoons butter.
Instructions for Preparation:
Tomato sauce
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In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over low heat.
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Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until softened, being careful not to burn it.
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Add the tomatoes and bell pepper.
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Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
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Remove from the heat and mix in the blender.
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Allow to cool to room temperature.
Filling
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In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the ground beef and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
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Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
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Finally add the previously prepared tomato sauce and cook covered for 15 minutes.
Lasagna
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Peel the plantains.
- Boil them in enough water to cover the bananas with 1 teaspoon of salt.
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Cook them covered for 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C.
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Spread 4 tablespoons of butter at the bottom of a 6x9 inch (15 x 22 cm) baking dish.
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Remove the plantains from the water, drain them and, in a salad bowl, mix them with the remaining butter until they become a smooth and creamy purée.
Assembly of the Lasagna
- Place half of the plantain puree at the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
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Place a layer of ground meat in the sauce on top.
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Garnish with half of the cheese.
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Place the other half of the plantain purée on top of it, spreading it evenly over a spatula.
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Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Bake and cook until the cheese is golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Wait 5 to 10 minutes before unmolding.
Comments:
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Comment made by Bushell23 on April 19, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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Comment made by leosim on April 19, 2023, 3:14 p.m.
Very Nice Dish. Great Flavour
Comment made by Eamonk1234 on April 24, 2023, 8:41 p.m.
I have to try this lasagna!
Comment made by admin on May 1, 2023, 12:44 p.m.
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Comment made by admins on June 6, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
Fantastic idea
Comment made by alan_ci on June 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Oh very nice
Comment made by Bushell23 on Aug. 31, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
This is great
Comment made by Bushell23 on Nov. 16, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
Normally I do not like plantain but this was fantastic
Comment made by Bushell23 on April 19, 2023, 3:06 p.m.