Portuguese Lasagna Recipe

Name: Portuguese Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white cornmeal; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1
Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Bring water, oil and salt to a boil in large saucepan. Slowly whisk in cornmeal until it begins to thicken. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until very thick. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro. Pour into baking dish; let stand until firm.
2
Cook beef and onion in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain.
3
Invert dish with cornmeal onto countertop. With piece of kitchen string or unflavored dental floss longer than dish, cut in half horizontally to form 2 layers.
4
Spoon small amount of the marinara sauce over bottom of dish. With two spatulas, place 1 layer of cornmeal in dish. Combine half of the remaining marinara sauce with ground beef mixture; spread over cornmeal layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese; top with half of the mushrooms. Top with remaining cornmeal layer. Spread with remaining marinara sauce; repeat layering of cheese and mushrooms.
5
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Bake lasagna, covered, 45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro just before serving.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup white cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Portuguese Lasagna

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