Lasagna rolls are a delectable and unique twist on traditional lasagna. The Trini-style lasagna rolls add a Caribbean flair to this classic dish, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal. By rolling lasagna noodles with a blend of seasoned beef and cheese, these rolls offer a convenient and easy-to-serve option for portion control and presentation. The Trini-style lasagna rolls are perfect for those who enjoy the flavors of Trinidad and Tobago and want to incorporate them into their cuisine.
The rolls are a great alternative to traditional lasagna as they are already portioned and can be served as a main course or as a side dish. With their unique combination of spices and flavors, these lasagna rolls will be a hit at any dinner party or family gathering. Overall, Trini-style lasagna rolls are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a Caribbean twist on a classic Italian dish.
Prep Time10minutes mins
Cook Time40minutes mins
Total Time50minutes mins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)
Ingredients
- 1 lb minced beef seasoned
- 8 lasagna pasta
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp. flour
- pepper to taste
- 1 to mato chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt optional
- 1 pimento chopped
Instructions
- Boil the lasagna and set aside.
- Cook the meat adding the tomatoes, garlic, onion, pimento, tomato paste, pepper to taste and salt.
- Make the White Sauce: Over a low flame, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add the milk and black pepper.
- Mix, preferably with a fork to ensure that the flour don’t lump together. Continue to boil until the milk gets thick. Remove immediately from the flame.
- Place a layer of white sauce on a lasagna. Then add a layer of meat and top with cheese. Now roll the lasagna and place it seam side down in a greased baking dish. (The one we used was 12 x 8 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with cheese.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cover the top with foil and bake for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake for10 minutes longer or until the cheese looks golden.
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Trini Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb minced beef seasoned
- 8 lasagna pasta
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp. flour
- pepper to taste
- 1 to mato chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt optional
- 1 pimento chopped
Instructions
- Boil the lasagna and set aside.
- Cook the meat adding the tomatoes, garlic, onion, pimento, tomato paste, pepper to taste and salt.
- Make the White Sauce: Over a low flame, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add the milk and black pepper.
- Mix, preferably with a fork to ensure that the flour don’t lump together. Continue to boil until the milk gets thick. Remove immediately from the flame.
- Place a layer of white sauce on a lasagna. Then add a layer of meat and top with cheese. Now roll the lasagna and place it seam side down in a greased baking dish. (The one we used was 12 x 8 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with cheese.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cover the top with foil and bake for 20 minutes then remove the foil and bake for10 minutes longer or until the cheese looks golden.
