Are you craving a hearty and delectable Italian classic? Look no further than homemade lasagna sheets, the foundation of a truly remarkable lasagna dish. These sheets are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize your lasagna with various fillings and sauces. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the art of making homemade lasagna sheets from scratch. We'll cover everything from selecting the right ingredients to step-by-step instructions, ensuring you create tender, flavorful sheets that will elevate your lasagna to the next level.
Additionally, we'll provide you with a collection of delectable lasagna recipes that showcase the versatility of these homemade sheets. From classic lasagna with a rich tomato sauce and gooey cheese to creative variations like spinach and ricotta lasagna or pesto lasagna, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of crafting the perfect lasagna sheets and tantalizing lasagna dishes that will impress your family and friends.
HOMEMADE LASAGNA SHEETS RECIPE
Steps:
- In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and mix.
- Add the eggs and mix well, when the ingredients are combined start kneading.
- You will need to knead this dough for at least three minutes.
- Depending on the flour you are using, you may need to add more flour, in this case, add a tablespoon at a time. In cases, your dough is too dry, add one to two tablespoon of water. In both cases, the dough should hold together and not be sticky.
- After kneading the dough cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Now the dough will have a softer texture since it rested, and is ready to be rolled.
- Keep some extra flour on the side for dusting.
- Cut the dough in half, roll out one-half until thin. You should able to almost see your fingers through it.
- Now cut the rolled out dough into your desired sheet size or shape.
- This dough can be used to make other types of pasta, like spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli, ...etc.
- Leave the sheets to dry for half an hour.
- In a pan boil enough water to cover the pasta sheets, season with salt, add the lasagna sheets in the boiling water, and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the lasagna sheets and now you can use them in making lasagna.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Sheet, Calories 96 kcal, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, Fiber 0.42 g
ALL-CRUST SHEET-PAN LASAGNA
Savor caramelized cheese and crispy pasta with every bite of this sheet pan lasagna that's all browned bits and crunchy edges. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like an extra kick of heat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl with a slotted spoon and reserve the drippings in the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic to the pan. When the garlic begins to brown at the edges, about 1 minute, add the tomatoes with their juices, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta, egg, milk, basil, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Spread 2/3 cup of the tomato sauce across the bottom of an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan. Next, space out 6 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, turning them to fit so there are 2 noodles across and 3 noodles down. (The noodles will expand when they cook.) Top the noodles with all of the ricotta mixture, all of the sausage, 2/3 cup tomato sauce, and half the shredded mozzarella. Add another layer of 6 lasagna noodles and top with the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan.
- Lightly oil one side of a large piece of foil. Cover the pan with the foil, greased side down. Bake until the noodles are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is very crusty and brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
HOMEMADE LASAGNA SHEETS
Homemade lasagna sheets are easier to make than you think and you don't even need a pasta machine! And forget about blanching the sheets before baking - no precooking is required!
Provided by Alemarsi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt. Gently beat eggs using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Bring remaining flour into the mixture using a bench scraper until dough forms a ball. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
- Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Take one piece and flatten it a bit with your hands. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out using a rolling pin 5 to 6 times. Turn the dough 45 degrees and roll out again, 5 to 6 times. Keep rolling and turning in the same way until the dough is evenly very thin. When you hold up the dough, you should be able to see your fingers through it.
- Cut the pasta into rectangular sheets to fit your baking dish using a pastry wheel or a knife. Transfer lasagna sheets to a floured kitchen towel and let air-dry about 30 minutes before assembling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 92.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
HOMEMADE LASAGNA PASTA SHEETS
Found this in a magazine. It takes a while to make, but isn't home-made always better than store-bought? =) BTW, according to the magazine, the recipe calls for extra-large eggs, NOT jumbo eggs.
Provided by Galley Devil
Categories European
Time 2h
Yield 4 large un-cut sheets
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift both flours into a food processor and sprinkle salt over. Set aside.
- Whisk whole eggs in a small bowl, and then whisk in oil and water.
- With the food processor running, pour in the egg-oil mixture slowly.
- Add the egg yolk as the mixture begins to form into a ball.
- Process until the dough is a buttery color and forms into a smooth ball, which should take about 30 seconds. DO NOT OVER-MIX.
- Remove dough from food processor and knead it with your hands for a minute.
- Form it back into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Place dough on a lightly-floured surface and divide into four equal balls. Keep unused dough wrapped in plastic while you work, to prevent it from drying up.
- Lightly flour one of the dough balls and form into a disc.
- Feed it through a pasta machine roller set at the thickest setting (No. 1); repeat.
- Fold the dough strip into thirds or quarters to create a square.
- Feed the dough strip through the pasta machine six times, flouring as needed and decreasing thickness by one setting each time, ending at number 5 or 6, depending on the thickness desired.
- Cut dough into 13 inch long strips while soft.
- Dry strips on a rack or on a board for at least 15 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining 3 balls of dough.
- Use immediately. Or dry the strips completely (at least 24 hours) and store in a large re-sealable food storage bag for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 205.8, Sodium 637.1, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.1
FRESH LASAGNA SHEETS
Use to make Brucie chef Zahra Tangorra's Roasted Roma Tomato Lasagna.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place flour and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until combined. Slowly add 3 tablespoons water, mixing until dough comes together in pebble-size pieces. Dough should be moist, but not wet or sticky (you may need to use more or less water to achieve consistency). Continue mixing 6 to 8 minutes. Cover dough with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Divide dough into six equal pieces. Set the rollers of a hand-crank or electric pasta machine at their widest opening. Working with one piece of dough at a time (and keeping remaining pieces covered), flatten dough with the palms of your hands and run it once through the machine. Fold the dough in half and run through the machine again. Repeat this step two or three times, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Now change the rollers of the pasta machine to the next decreasing setting, and roll out the dough once without folding. Keep rolling the sheet through the machine on decreasing settings until you have rolled it through the last (thinnest) setting. Transfer pasta to prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Repeat process with remaining pieces of dough. Cut lasagna sheets to fit pan and keep covered until ready to use.
Tips:
- Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results. A kitchen scale ensures that you are using the exact amount of each ingredient, which is essential for achieving the perfect lasagna sheet consistency.
- Make sure your dough is well-rested before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from tearing and will make it easier to work with.
- Use a pasta roller or a rolling pin to roll out your dough. If you are using a rolling pin, be sure to apply even pressure and roll the dough in multiple directions to ensure it is evenly thin.
- If your dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour to it. However, be careful not to add too much flour, as this will make the dough dry and brittle.
- When you are boiling the lasagna sheets, be sure to add a little salt to the water. This will help to flavor the sheets and prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Making homemade lasagna sheets is a rewarding experience that can result in a delicious and satisfying dish. By following these tips, you can create lasagna sheets that are perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful. So next time you're making lasagna, give homemade lasagna sheets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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