A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA
And it really is! It is rich and so delicate in texture and flavors that it becomes an elegant dish for a first course or entree.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Cook lasagne noodles in boiling salted water until"al dente", still firm to the bite.
- Drain and keep them in cold water until ready to use.
- Saute ground beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil until meat is no longer pink.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook at a fast simmer until sauce is quite thick (about 30 to 40 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- For Bechamel, melt butter, add flour and cook, stirring with a whisk, for one minute.
- Slowly add milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, still using the whisk.
- Taste and add chicken bouillon cube if needed.
- Add salt.
- For Ricotta filling, beat egg in a bowl and add remaining ingredients, stirring well with a fork.
- IN the following order, layer in a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish; a little meat sauce, half of the noodles, half of the remaining met sauce, 1/2 cup BEchamel, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella, teleme, and ricotta filling; the remaining noodles and meat sauce, 1/2 cup Bechamel, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the remaining Mozzarella, teleme, Ricotta filling, the last of the Bechamel and Parmesan cheeses.
- Dot with butter.
- At this point the dish may be covered and refrigerated.
- Bring to room temperature.
- Bake at 400*F, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until bubbly.
- The dish freezes well.
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA (ACTUAL NAME, I SWEAR!)
Steps:
- MEAT SAUCE: Cook noodles al dente. Drain and keep in cool water until ready to use. Saute ground beef, onion and garlic in olive oil until meat is no longer pink. Peel, seed and chop tomatoes (or drain canned tomatoes). Add tomatoes, salt, and remaining spices. Cook at a fast simmer until sauce is thick; 30-40 minutes. BECHAMEL SAUCE: Melt butter. Add flour and cook, stirring with a whisk for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and broth. Bring to boil, stirring with whisk. Add boullion and salt. RICOTTA FILLING: Beat egg in bowl. Add cheeses and spices. Stir well with fork. ASSEMBLY: Layer in order in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish...a little meat sauce, half of noodles, half remaining meat sauce, 1/2 cup bechamel, 1/2 cup parmesan, half of mozzarella and ricotta filling, remaining noodles and meat sauce, 1/2 cup bechamel, 1/2 cup parmesan, remaining mozzarella, ricotta, bechamel and parmesan. Dot with butter. At this point, dish may be covered and refrigerated or frozen. From room temperature, bake at 400 degrees, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or more; until bubbly.
CLASSIC ITALIAN LASAGNA
Assemble a Classic Italian Lasagna with Giada De Laurentiis' recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network. A homemade bechamel sauce makes a big difference.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bechamel sauce:
- In a 2-quart pot, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When butter has completely melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Continue to simmer and whisk over medium heat until the sauce is thick, smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of wooden spoon. Remove from heat and add the nutmeg and tomato sauce. Stir until well combined and check for seasoning. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- In a saute pan, heat extra-virgin olive oil. When almost smoking, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat, breaking any large lumps, until it is no longer pink. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- In a medium sized bowl, thoroughly mix the ricotta and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Into the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, spread 1/3 of the bechamel sauce. Arrange the pasta sheets side by side, covering the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly spread a layer of all the ricotta mixture and then a layer of all the spinach. Arrange another layer of pasta sheets and spread all the ground beef on top. Sprinkle 1/2 the mozzarella cheese on top of the beef. Spread another 1/3 of the bechamel sauce. Arrange the final layer of pasta sheets and top with remaining bechamel, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into 1/4-inch cubes and top lasagna.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place lasagna dish on top, cover and put on the middle rack of the oven and bake until top is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake for about 15 minutes.
- In a large casserole pot or Dutch over, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
- Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
TRADITIONAL LASAGNA
My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. This classic lasagna recipe is requested often by my sister's Italian in-laws-I consider that the highest compliment! -Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley; stir in cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. , Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full)., Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
TRADITIONAL LASAGNA
This recipe by Lorri Foockle won "Grand Prize" in a "Taste of Home" magazine. With five kinds of cheese it is by far THE BEST lasagna I've ever tasted!
Provided by Carrie Ann
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
- Add the next seven ingredients.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta and parmesan.
- Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
- Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups of cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup of mozzarella, three noodles, 2 cups of meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full).
- Cover and bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer.
- Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
CLASSIC LASAGNA
Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great dish to make for a crowd and easy to adjust for varying tastes. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day.
Provided by Barb R
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2027.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that's amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
- Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 946 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 7 grams
SIMPLY LASAGNA RECIPE
Discover the only lasagna recipe you'll ever need! Watch our video to learn how to make this meaty, cheesy, crowd-pleasing Simply Lasagna Recipe tonight.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Special Occasion Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine egg, ricotta, parsley, 1-1/4 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until blended.
- Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g
More about "a very special lasagna actual name i swear recipes"
LASAGNA, THE ORIGINAL RECIPE - LA CUCINA ITALIANA
From lacucinaitaliana.com
Estimated Reading Time 5 mins
WE TRIED 4 FAMOUS LASAGNA RECIPES - HERE'S THE BEST | …
From thekitchn.com
Estimated Reading Time 7 mins
111 SPECIAL LASAGNA RECIPES: A LASAGNA COOKBOOK FROM THE ...
From amazon.ca
Author Nancy ReedFormat Paperback
THE BEST CLASSIC LASAGNA - THE WHOLESOME DISH
From thewholesomedish.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA | FOOD.COM | RECIPE | RECIPES ...
From pinterest.com
CLASSIC ITALIAN LASAGNA - TASTES BETTER FROM SCRATCH
From tastesbetterfromscratch.com
LASAGNA - GIMME SOME OVEN
From gimmesomeoven.com
CLASSIC LASAGNA - A FAMILY FEAST®
From afamilyfeast.com
THE MOST AMAZING LASAGNA RECIPE - …
From thestayathomechef.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA RECIPE WITH INGREDIENTS FOR SLIME ...
From dinnerideaschicken.com
ABSOLUTE BEST EVER LASAGNA RECIPE - DON'T SWEAT THE RECIPE
From dontsweattherecipe.com
WORLD BEST GARLIC COOKING RECIPES : A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA
From worldbestgarlicrecipes.blogspot.com
25 UNIQUE LASAGNA RECIPES THAT MAKE THE CLASSIC DISH …
From recipesforyoutwo.com
26 LASAGNA RECIPES YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
5 SECRET TRICKS TO MAKING THE BEST LASAGNA EVER | TASTE OF ...
From tasteofhome.com
DINNER IS SERVED: MY FAVORITE LASAGNA - EVERYDAY READING
From everyday-reading.com
A VERY PECULIAR LASAGNA INDEED – SALTSHAKER
From saltshaker.net
EASIEST LASAGNA EVER - DAMN DELICIOUS
From damndelicious.net
LASAGNA (TRADITIONAL ITALIAN RECIPE) EASY STEP BY STEP ...
From christinascucina.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA RECIPE - WEBETUTORIAL
From webetutorial.com
CLASSIC LASAGNA (ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD) - BEST RECIPES
From foodyschmoodyblog.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNE - RECIPE | COOKS.COM
From cooks.com
COUPLING: NEWLYWED RECIPE BOX - A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA ...
From yourlifevents.typepad.com
HOW TO MAKE THIS 100 YEAR-OLD AUTHENTIC ITALIAN LASAGNA RECIPE
From poshinprogress.com
THE MOST DELICIOUS, AWESOME LASAGNA - LA BELLA VITA CUCINA
From italianbellavita.com
5 SURPRISING TWISTS ON CLASSIC LASAGNA | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA | RECIPE | BARILLA NO BOIL LASAGNA ...
From pinterest.com
ULTIMATE MEAT LASAGNA - DINNER, THEN DESSERT
From dinnerthendessert.com
THE BEST LASAGNA RECIPE EVER! | THE RECIPE CRITIC
From therecipecritic.com
A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA RECIPE - FOOD.COM | RECIPE ...
From pinterest.nz
BEST COOKING RECIPES IN 15-MIN: A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA
From world15minrecipes.blogspot.com
EXTRA CHEESY CLASSIC HOMEMADE LASAGNA. - HALF BAKED HARVEST
From halfbakedharvest.com
HERE'S TO IT: A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA
From cookwithcooks.blogspot.com
NONA'S AUTHENTIC LASAGNA RECIPE | GIRL RAISED IN THE SOUTH
From girlraisedinthesouth.com
TRADITIONAL CANADIAN LASAGNA: THE ONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ...
From acanadianfoodie.com
I SWEAR — LASAGNA | LAST.FM
From last.fm
THE ONLY ITALIAN LASAGNA RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED - WALKS ...
From walksofitaly.com
MILE HIGH LASAGNA - CRAVINGS OF A LUNATIC
From cravingsofalunatic.com
CLASSIC HOMEMADE LASAGNA RECIPE - SIMPLY SCRATCH
From simplyscratch.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love