Italians gave us Lasagna and Dominicans & other cultures have also made this dish their own. In fact, I love having Lasagna from different cultures because it’s always a nice surprise. Everyone interpretation of an Italian classic ignites creativity and flavors like no other. Today, I’m sharing my recipe for a Dominican Lasagna that I have made my own by adding fresh basil. This fresh herb takes this dish to new heights and it’s always the ingredient that my guest love. The freshness truly wakens your tastebuds which leaves you coming back for more. Like most Lasagnas, this dish is heavy so make sure you’re loose pants are ready because this is sure to fill you up!
For a step-by-step and easy to follow video on How to Make Dominican Lasagna | Lasaña De Carne Molida visit my YouTube Channel: Made to Order
Also, don’t forget to check out my recipe for How to Make Carne Molida aka Picadillo. You can find that recipe on my Blog & YouTube Channel.
Buen Provecho!
Ingredients
- 1 Pack Lasagna
- 3lbs Carne Molida / Ground Beef Cooked
- 12 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- ¼ tsp Adobo
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 12 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 12 oz Marinara
- Fresh Basil
- Salt
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Boil pasta shy of al dente
- Drain & set aside
- Mix eggs, ricotta cheese, adobo, garlic powder, onion powder, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning together. Set aside
- In a lasagna pan or 13 x 9 pan, add a ¼ cup marinara sauce along with a spoonful of ground beef. Spread all over bottom of the pan
- Add first layer of pasta making sure to lay down each piece of lasagna side-by-side
- Add thin layer of ricotta cheese and spread
- Add ground beef over top of ricotta cheese & spread
- Gently more marinara sauce-- just a bit to keep lasagna moist & saucy
- Add few ribboned fresh basil
- Cover layer with mozzarella cheese
- Now add a new layer of pasta
- Add thick layer of ricotta cheese and spread evenly
- Add new layer of pasta & repeat cheese-meat layer from before
- Once you get to final layer, Add any left over meat & marinara sauce
- Then add fresh ribonned basil
- Cover layer with mozzarella & parmesan cheese
- Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese melts & brown
- Optional: Wait 20-30 minutes before cutting into lasagna so that it sets
Notes
Lasagna can also be made with ground turkey or chicken. It's best to let lasagna rest for a few minutes before cutting into it. Always remember to drain any excess oil from ground beef when making lasagna.