Lasagna Al Forno
Serves: 2
Mckayla Luettgen
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
58
Sweetness
50
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
Lasagna Noodles (dried)2 cloves
Garlic (sliced)2 tbsps
Basil (fresh, chopped)2 tbsps
Oregano (fresh, chopped)680 g
Ground Beef450 g
Ground Italian Sausage170 g
Tomato Paste (1 can)1
Salt1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese4 cups
Tomato Sauce (prepared)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Cook the lasagna noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes
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Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking
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Drain the noodles thoroughly, coat with olive oil keep them moist and easy to work with
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Coat a large skillet with olive oil
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Saute over medium heat, onion, garlic and herbs
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Cook 5 minutes
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Brown beef and sausage until no longer pink, about 15 minutes
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Drain fat into a small container and discard
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Stir in the tomato paste completely
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Set aside to cool
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, parsley and oregano
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Stir in beaten eggs
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Add Parmesan, season with salt and pepper
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To assemble the lasagna: Coat the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch pan with a ladle full of tomato sauce
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Arrange 4 noodles lengthwise in a slightly overlapping layer on the sauce
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Then, line each end of the pan with a lasagna noodle
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This forms a collar that holds in the corners
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Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture over the pasta
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Dollop 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over the meat, spread to the edges with a spatula
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Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella on top of the ricotta
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Top with a ladle full of tomato sauce, spread evenly
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Repeat with the next layer of noodles, meat, cheeses and sauce
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Top last layer with noodles, sauce and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan
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Tap the pan to force out air bubbles
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour
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Remove from oven
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Let lasagna rest for 30 minutes so the noodles will settle and cut easily
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Cut into 2-inch squares and serve