As a food enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes to try out. However, sometimes all I want is a simple and hearty meal that doesn’t require too much effort or preparation. That’s why I was thrilled when my wife introduced me to her Trini Lasagna recipe. What sets this lasagna apart from traditional Italian versions is the addition of flavorful Caribbean spices and ingredients.
The combination of ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and garlic creates a savory base, while the layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese add a creamy and cheesy texture. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of tomato sauce to tie all the flavors together. This dish is not only easy to make, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their taste preferences.
Prep Time: 10minutes mins
Cook Time: 55minutes mins
Total Time: 1hour hr 5minutes mins
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pack of lasagna pasta
- 1 lb minced beef seasoned
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. flour all purpose
- 1 cup low fat milk
- 1 dash black pepper
- 2 tbsp. roucou or tomato paste if you’re using tomato paste you could use a little more
Instructions
- Boil the lasagne and set aside.
- Heat pot over a
- medium flame. And add the seasoned minced beef. Make sure meat is well done. Add roucou or tomato paste.
- Make the White Sauce: (approx 15 mins) 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.
- Put a layer of meat; then cheese then add the lasagna. Add a layer of white sauce and continue in the same manner. On the top layer add some more grated cheese.
- On the top layer add some more grated cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 250 degrees F. Allow to cool before serving.
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Trini Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pack of lasagna pasta
- 1 lb minced beef seasoned
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. flour all purpose
- 1 cup low fat milk
- 1 dash black pepper
- 2 tbsp. roucou or tomato paste if you’re using tomato paste you could use a little more
Instructions
- Boil the lasagne and set aside.
- Heat pot over a medium flame. And add the seasoned minced beef. Make sure meat is well done. Add roucou or tomato paste.
- Make the White Sauce: (approx 15 mins) 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.
- Put a layer of meat; then cheese then add the lasagna. Add a layer of white sauce and continue in the same manner. On the top layer add some more grated cheese.
- On the top layer add some more grated cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 250 degrees F. Allow to cool before serving
