Croatian Pork Lasagna
A hearty lasagna dish featuring slow-cooked Croatian pork in a rich tomato sauce, layered with crispy jagged pasta and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 (1.5-2 pound) pound Croatian pork shoulder
- ●8-10 sheets Jagged lasagna noodles
- ●6 slices Crisp croatian bacon
- ●28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ●2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook jagged lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook crisp croatian bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, cook Croatian pork shoulder until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add olive oil, garlic, and onion to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent.
- 6
Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes.
- 7
In a large bowl, combine cooked lasagna noodles, pork and tomato sauce mixture, and crispy bacon.
- 8
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.
- 9
Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, followed by half of the pork and tomato sauce mixture.
- 10
Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- 11
Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then the pork and tomato sauce mixture, and finally the remaining cheese.
- 12
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 13
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 14
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.