CHRISTMAS EVE LASAGNA
Steps:
- TOMATO SAUCE: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the sausage meat. Saute for about 5 minutes, chopping up the chunks as small as possible until the meat is no longer pink. Transfer the sausage to a layer of paper towel to drain off the fat and wipe most of the fat out of the pan. Add the onions and continue to stir until the onions are translucent. Add back the sausage and garlic. Stir well. Now add both the cans of tomatoes, the pesto or basil, the sugar and a little salt if needed. Let simmer for about 40 minutes. BALSAMELLA SAUCE: In a small pan, melt the butter over love heat. Do not let it brown. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the flour. Add the milk and cream and whisk it well. Then return the pan to medium heat, whisking constantly. When the sauce is thick and smooth, reduce the heat to low and cook for a couple more minutes. Taste the sauce, it should be very creamy and rich. Stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Set aside to cool, or refrigerate overnight--do not let freeze outside on the deck. RICOTTA FILLING: Whisk all the ingredients together, and again, put in the refrigerator, not the freezing deck. LAYERING: Preheat the oven to 350. Find your nicest, deepest baking pan and spoon a small amount of the tomatoe sauce into the bottom of the pan. Arrange strips of lasagna over the sauce until the bottom of the pan is covered. Use one-third of the ricotta mixture for the next layer, then one-third of the balsamella sauce and one third of the mozzarella. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese and then some of the tomato/sausage sauce. Cover with more lasagna strips and repeat the layers 2 more times, ending with the pasta strips. Cover this top layer with tomato/sausage sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 50 to 70 minutes until everything is bubbly and hot. Let the lasagna rest for about 20 minutes before serving.
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Aurellio Randle
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to it.
Nazeer Khan
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Remi Anamul
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
MD. Jihat Vai
[email protected]This lasagna was a lot of work for not much payoff. It wasn't worth the effort.
Glory Daniel
[email protected]This lasagna didn't turn out well. The noodles were too mushy and the sauce was too watery.
kaleb lewis
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste.
Nampiina Haniifa
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to it.
Carla Wilkerson
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables.
Granr Freeman
[email protected]I love that this lasagna can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Sharline Osuka
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.
haileab gebreyes
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
chrisplays
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for lasagna.
Kasim Eliasu
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Sanad Haddadin Gaming
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone was raving about it.
Saul Turner
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was the best lasagna I've ever had.
anonto raj
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making it again.
MD EMRAN KHAN
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Armani Lajpal17
[email protected]I made this lasagna for Christmas Eve dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Vee Rae
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect.