Filipino Style Lasagna
This Filipino Style Lasagna is one of my favourite meals. It is rich, hearty and served with the classic filipino sweet sauce, which we also use in Filipino style spaghetti. It is so tasty, don't be surprised if your guests go for a second serving. This delicious filipino style lasagna is perfect for birthdays, parties or any occasions.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 15 pieces lasagna noodles
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Meat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 small red or green bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 2½ pounds ground beef
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup banana ketchup
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon italian seasonings
- salt and pepper to taste
Bèchamel or White sauce
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup flour
- 5 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Start cooking the meat sauce
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Sautè onion, garlic and red bell peppers for two minutes.
- Add lean ground beef and mix everything together until well distributed. Cook and stir occasionally to break into pieces for about six to seven minutes or until light brown. No need to drain the oil as we are using lean ground beef.
- Pour tomato sauce, banana ketchup and beef broth. Stir in sugar and Italian seasonings. Adjust the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Make the bèchamel or white sauce
- In over medium heat pan, melt some butter.
- Add flour and stir well to make a smooth paste. Stir for about three to four minutes or until you will see a bubble. This will get burn easily so make sure you keep an eye on it.
- Slowly pour the milk to the mixture and whisk together until lump-free or smooth. Stir regularly for five to six minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the noodles
- In a large pan, add water, oil and salt bring it to boil. Add lasagna noodles, and cook. Make sure to check and follow the packaging instructions and adjust accordingly.
Assembly
- Brush the pan with oil to avoid sticking. Add a thin layer of meat sauce, in the bottom of a baking dish. Spread an even layer of white sauce. Make a layer of cooked lasagna noodles. Repeat the layers two times.
- Top with a final layer of noodles, white sauce, cheese and parmesan.
Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven 175°C for 25-30 minutes minutes or until completely heated through and cheese is melted.
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