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Turkish-Italian Kunefe Lasagna
A unique twist on traditional lasagna, combining the richness of kunefe with the flavors of Italy.
⏱45 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●8 oz Kunefe cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
- ●6 slices Lardons (Italian bacon)
- ●1 loaf Turkish bread
- ●2 cups Tomato sauce
- ●1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- ●1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- ●1 bunch Fresh basil
- ●1/4 cup Olive oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Cook lardons in olive oil until crispy.
- 3
In a separate pan, heat tomato sauce over medium heat.
- 4
Cut Turkish bread into 1-inch slices.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine kunefe cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Spoon tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 7
Arrange 4 slices of Turkish bread on top of the sauce.
- 8
Spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the bread.
- 9
Repeat the layers, starting with the bread, then the cheese mixture, and finally the remaining tomato sauce.
- 10
Top with crispy lardons and fresh basil.
- 11
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.