Gluten-Free Plantain Lasagna

Ingredients

• 4 large Ripe plantains
• about 450 g Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 28-oz can Diced tomatoes
• about 170 g Tomato paste
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• about 425 g Ricotta cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. 2Peel and slice the plantains lengthwise into thin strips.
3. 3In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
4. 4Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
5. 5Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
7. 7In a baking dish, layer the plantain slices, meat sauce, ricotta cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
8. 8Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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