Last Updated on February 18, 2023 by Ed Joven
How to cook Filipino Style Lasagna
Filipino Style Lasagna is a popular dish in the Philippines that is a variation of the traditional Italian Lasagna. It is typically made with ground beef, tomato sauce, lasagna noodles, cheese, and a white sauce made from milk and all-purpose flour.
What sets our Filipino Style Lasagna Recipe apart from the classic Italian version is the addition of sweet Filipino-style spaghetti sauce, which gives the dish a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Another common addition is ground beef, which is sautéed with onions and garlic. Some recipes also include chopped hotdogs, giving the dish a slightly salty flavor and added texture, adding a unique flavor to the plate.
You can always find Filipino Style Lasagna on special occasions, parties, and family gatherings in the Philippines. It is often served as a main course or a side dish with pandesal or a salad and can be found in local bakeries and restaurants. Overall, Filipino-style lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that reflects the fusion of Italian and Filipino cuisine.
Ingredients and Procedure of Filipino Style Lasagna : |
Filipino Style Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
Meaty Red Sauce:
- 4 tbsp. Canola Oil
- 1 med. White Onion chopped
- 3 pcs. Garlic Cloves chopped
- 750 g Ground Lean Beef
- 1 can Jolly Mushroom Slices chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 med. Red Bell Pepper chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tsp. Fresh Oregano/Basil or Dried Herbs optional
- 900 g Spaghetti Sauce
- 2 tsp. Salt & Pepper adjust according to taste
- ½ pc. Beef Cubes to taste
- 1 tbsp. White Sugar to taste
Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce):
- 5 tbsp. Butter melted
- 4 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
- 4 cups Jolly Fresh Milk any brand
- 2 tsp Iodized Salt
- ½ tsp White Pepper
Pasta Noodles:
- 500 g Lasagna Noodles cook according to package instructions.
- 1½ bar Quick Melt Cheese grated
- Fresh Parsley or Basil for toppings
Instructions
~ Pasta Noodles ~
- Boil 4 liters of Water & add 1 tbsp. Salt
- Put 500g Lasagna Noodles into a boiling water.
- Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking together.
- Cook for 6 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain immediately, rinse, cool & set aside.
~ To Make Meaty Red Sauce ~
- Heat 4 tbsp. Oil in a pan.
- Saute 1 med. Onion and Garlic until soften.
- Add 750g Ground Beef and cook for 10 minutes.
- Season with 1 tsp. Salt and ½ tsp. Pepper
- Add 1 cup Mushroom & ¼ cup Bell Pepper
- Season with a pinch of Salt & Pepper.
- Saute until veggies are softened.
- Add 2 tsp. fresh Oregano or dried Oregano & Basil (optional)
- Add 900g Spaghetti Sauce
- Simmer for 7 minutes on low heat.
- Add ½ Beef Cube, pinch of Pepper & 1 tbsp. Sugar
- Taste test and adjust according to your taste.
~ To make the White Sauce ~
- Add 5 tbsp. Butter in a saucepan & melt on low heat.
- Add 4 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
- Stir until smooth & turns into light gold.
- Add 1 cup of Fresh Milk at a time & whisk continuously until smooth.
- Bring mixture to a boil for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and white pepper.
- Simmer until sauce thickens & set aside to cool.
~ Time to Assemble ~
- I'm using a 2 Qt. (7x11 inches) Baking Dish
- Put red sauce at the bottom of your baking dish & arrange Lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread white (Bechamel) sauce on top & arrange another layer 3-4 pcs. of Lasagna Noodles.
- Repeat until you have made a 3 layers of Red Sauce, Lasagna Noodles & White Sauce.
- Grate on top 1 bar Quick Melt Cheese
- Sprinkle some fresh or dried Parsley on top.
- Grease foil with oil and cover the Lasagna.
- Bake Lasagna in a pre-heated oven 180C-200C for 30 minutes.
- Let it cool for at least 10 mins. before serving.
- This recipe can make 12 slices of Lasagna or (2) 7x11 in. Baking Dish or (3) 4x6 in. Foil Tray
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Tips:
- To keep the foil from clinging to the cheese layer and to raise it, insert a few toothpicks into the assembled pasta.
- For neater slices, let the lasagna rest uncovered for at least 15 minutes.
How to serve and store:
- For a delightful and hearty meal, serve with warm pandesal or garlic bread, your favorite green salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Let leftovers cool completely before storing them for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer in a securely covered container.
- Bake covered in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, to reheat.
Alternately, heat for 1 to 2 minutes in the microwave.
Our Filipino Style Lasagna Recipe is baked with layered wide-flat pasta, sweet meat sauce, and creamy white sauce, also known as bechamel sauce which makes the lasagna rich and flavorful in every bite. Best served with pandesal or garlic bread.
First Published on: Nov 6, 2014 at 00:19
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Wow! A new way to cook lasagna! 😀
This lasagna looks very good. I love lasagna! Thank you for sharing a new recipe for me to try.
yes! That white sauce looks very good!
I love lasagna. I’ve never made it with white sauce. I use a tomato based sauce with ground beef and hot Italian sausage. This sounds good, but too heavy on the garlic for me.
looks yummy! i will definitely make this for my family, thank you very much for the recipe!
It look Yummy and I love lasagna! I try this.
I love <3 Lasagna 🙂
Would love to try something different, this is a good recipe. Looks tasty!
I love lasagna..I’d like to know if it is ok to use pork instead of beef..
love lasagna, looks great 🙂
I love lasagna – especially the Italian way. This is a lot like the lasagna I make except for the white sauce. LOVE THE GARLIC!!!
My husband really likes lasagna. I think he’d enjoy this white sauce, too. Butter, parmesan…great!
Mmmm….that looks delicious. I would especially love it with the white sauce.
This recipe looks really yummy 🙂
Yummy! I love lasagna. This recipe looks like it would be good.
This looks so good!
I love the Idea of using Diced Ham in your Filipino Lasagna. Must give it another Great Added Flavor
Yum!
I been to the Philippines numerous time, never heard of Filipino Lasagna. Thanks for bring this to my attention.
I love lasagna and this looks really good. Thanks for the recipe!
That lasagna looks delicious!1