Ingredients and Weight:
- Flatbread dough: available at most supermarkets or can be homemade. You will need about 8 pieces for 8 people.
- Ground beef: 500g
- Ricotta cheese: 250g
- Spaghetti sauce or tomato puree: 200g
- Mozzarella cheese: 200g, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves: a few for decoration
- Salt, pepper, and other seasoning to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty, requires attention to layering the ingredients and cooking time)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the flatbread dough and roll out into individual pieces.
- In a separate pan, brown the ground beef with some spaghetti sauce or tomato puree. Season with salt and pepper.
- On each flatbread piece, spread a layer of ricotta cheese, followed by the cooked ground beef mixture.
- Top with slices of mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown.
- Serve immediately with a side of your favorite salad or vegetable dish.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
- Calories: Approx. 400-500 depending on the ingredients used and their quantities.
- Protein: Depending on meat content.
- Fat: From the meat and cheese.
- Carbohydrates: From the flatbread and cheese.
Dish Characteristics:
- American-style comfort food that is hearty and delicious.
- The combination of flatbread, ground beef, and cheese creates a unique and flavorful dish.
- Easy to customize with different toppings or variations of meat or cheese.
User Comments:
- "This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was spot on." - John Smith
- "I loved the use of flatbread instead of traditional lasagna noodles. It was light and yet filling." - Sarah Johnson
- "A great dish for those who love lasagna but want a change from the traditional recipe." - Michael Davis
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can skip the ground beef and add more vegetables like bell peppers or olives instead.
- For a richer flavor, consider using fresh herbs like oregano or basil in the meat mixture or on top of the flatbread before baking.
