Ingredients for Brazilian Lasagna
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 12 lasagna noodles (or 1 standard box)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-16 slices cooked ham
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
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How to Make Brazilian Lasagna
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 egg.
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce (see note below) in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, then half of the meat mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the sliced ham (about 6-8 slices).
- Repeat layers: noodles, meat, ricotta, ham.
- Top with remaining lasagna noodles, the rest of the béchamel sauce, and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
138 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
108g
Carbs
32g
