BIG JEFF'S JUMBO LASAGNA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

4 pounds whole milk ricotta
3/4 pound shredded mozzarella-provolone mix (50/50)
1/4 pound grated Romano
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
5 eggs
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
26 lasagna noodles, cooked to al dente
24 ounces Nana's Sunday Sauce, recipe follows
1 pound cooked and sliced Italian rope sausage
6 cooked Nana's Giant Meatballs, recipe follows
1/2 pound sliced provolone
1/4 cup grated Romano
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pork neck bones
1/4 pound pork rib tips
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
3 pounds canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 pounds tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
6 ounces breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
1/2 medium diced yellow onion
Extra-virgin olive oil, for rolling meat

Steps:

  • For the cheese filling: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella mix, Romano, parsley, pepper and eggs in a large bowl.
  • For the lasagna: Coat bottom of a 9-by-13-by-3-inch baking pan with the olive oil. Layer 14 lasagna noodles overlapping each other in bottom of pan. Add 8 ounces Nana's Sunday Sauce spread evenly over pasta, then pour in half of the cheese filling. Evenly spread all of sausage on top of the cheese filling and add 7 more lasagna noodles. Add 8 ounces Nana's Sunday Sauce and the remaining cheese filling. Crumble Nana's Giant Meatballs over cheese filling and add 8 slices provolone to cover the meatball layer. Cover the provolone with remaining lasagna noodles. Spread the remaining Nana's Sunday Sauce over noodles and top with Romano. Cover with foil and bake for 3 hours.
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and add neck bones and rib tips. Sprinkle with garlic salt and brown the meat, about 15 minutes. Add garlic, parsley and onion and cook until translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and basil. Cook down, stirring continuously, about 20 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, salt and pepper and 26 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by a quarter, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, egg and onion in a bowl and form into 4-ounce balls. Roll in olive oil and place on a sheet pan. Bake until roasted to golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Stitchio Embroidery
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I made this lasagna for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Ch Abbas
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and flavorful.


M. Shahzad Shehzad
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I've been making this lasagna for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Jason Slocum
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Anozie Prince
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ali gondal
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This lasagna is so cheesy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Oniyide Wumi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it!


Hendrina Martin
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This lasagna is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


zeinab hotait
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and so delicious.


Momen Hamdy
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This lasagna is so cheesy and gooey. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Devil
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I made this lasagna for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Nayana Dilrukshi
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Siphesihle Sphe
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I've been making this lasagna for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Sieam Sheikh
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Malikown Malikown
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Joe Revell
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This lasagna is so cheesy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Sherrolyn Bautista
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it!


javon campbell
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This lasagna is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Ali raza Abbas alu
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always a hit.


Shobi Khan Tanoli
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.