Lasagna à la Dominicana

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== Ingredients ==
* 9 "strips" of lasagna (better if fresh)
* 1 lb of shredded mozzarella
=== Beef filling ===
* 2 lbs of ground meat
* 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
* 1 small red onion diced into small cubes
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* black pepper
* oregano
* salt
=== Sauce ===
* 10 ver no y ripe tomatoes
* ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 pinch of oregano
* ½ tablespoon of mashed garlic
* salt
== Directions ==
# Put the ground beef in a bowl, mix in the onion, add a pinch of oregano, a pinch of pepper and a teaspoon of salt.
# In a shallow pan heat a tablespoon of oil.
# Add the ground beef and stir so it cooks uniformly.
# Add two tablespoons of water and the tomato paste.
# Let simmer at medium heat.
# Adjust water when necessary.
# When the meat is ready let all the liquid evaporate, adjusting salt to taste.
# Turn off the heat and reserve.
# Put water to boil.
# Submerge the tomatoes in the boiling water for a few seconds to loosen the skin.
# Skin, and cut into small pieces getting rid of the seeds.
# Sprinkle oregano and salt on the tomatoes.
# Heat up the oil, add the tomatoes and garlic.
# Simmer at very low heat until it turns into about 2½ cup of tomato sauce.
# Add a few tablespoons of water if necessary.
# Adjust salt.
# When the sauce is ready turn off the fire.
# Reserve.
# Boil the pasta until slightly harder than al dente having added a teaspoon of salt to the water.
# Spread ¼ of the sauce in the bottom of a glass pan.
# Lay ⅓ of the pasta on top.
# Spread half the meat on top, top with ⅓ of the cheese.
# Lay another third of the pasta, ⅓ of the sauce and another third of the cheese.
# Repeat.
# Top with cheese.
# Bake at low heat for 20 minutes.
# Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Category:Dominican Appetizers
Category:Oregano Recipes
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