Homemade Cuban Lasagna Freshly Baked with Gratin Cheese and Meat

🍝 Homemade Cuban-Style Lasagna – Delicious Recipe with Ground Beef and Cheese

Would you like to prepare an authentic homemade Cuban-style lasagna that’s exquisite, with layers of seasoned ground meat, creamy cheeses, and a perfectly gratinated top? This recipe combines traditional flavors with an easy technique to create a spectacular dish. Ideal for sharing with family or serving on a special occasion.

🧂 Ingredients to Prepare Cuban Lasagna

  • 1 ½ pounds of ground meat (half beef, half pork)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
  • 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • ½ cup of dry or white wine
  • ½ cup of chicken broth
  • 2 cups of Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces of ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • Mozzarella cheese to taste
  • 1 box of lasagna pasta sheets

 

 

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce

Chop the bacon into small pieces. In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the bacon to release its fat. Add the finely chopped garlic and onion and sauté. Add the ground meat, breaking it up well. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Blend the tomatoes in a blender.

Pour in the dry wine and let the alcohol evaporate. Add the blended tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and sugar. Mix well and cook covered over low heat for one hour until thickened.

2. Cook the Lasagna Sheets

Boil water with salt and a drizzle of oil. Cook the lasagna sheets until al dente, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove them and place them to dry on a clean surface.

3. Mix the Cheeses

In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Adjust salt if necessary.

4. Assemble the Lasagna

Grease the bottom of a baking dish with oil. Place a layer of pasta sheets. On top, add a layer of the cheese mixture, then a layer of meat. Repeat the process until the dish is filled. Finish with mozzarella cheese on top, sprinkle Parmesan, and a little more parsley.

🔥 Baking the Lasagna

Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C). Cover the dish with aluminum foil (without touching the cheese). Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, switch the oven to broil, and brown for 5 to 6 minutes. Let rest for 40 to 45 minutes before serving so it sets firmly.

ℹ️ Additional Information:

  • Yields: 8 to 10 servings
  • Preparation time: 60 minutes
  • Cooking time: 45 minutes
  • Rest time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Pizzas & Pastas
  • Cuisine: Cuban

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Did you try making this Cuban lasagna? Tell me in the comments how it turned out or if you made any variations. We love reading your versions!

For the Spanish recipe, visit: Lasaña Casera Estilo Cubano.