LASAGNA
In 2001, Regina Schrambling went on a week long odyssey in search of the ultimate lasagna recipe. She tested several, and finally found her ideal in a mash-up of recipes from Giuliano Bugialli and Elodia Rigante, both Italian cookbook authors. "If there were central casting for casseroles, this one deserved the leading role. But its beauty was more than cheese deep. This was the best lasagna I had ever eaten. The sauce was intensely flavored, the cheeses melted into creaminess as if they were bechamel, the meat was just chunky enough, and the noodles put up no resistance to the fork. Most important, the balance of pasta and sauce was positively Italian. At last I could understand why my neighbor Geoff had told me, as I dragged home more bags in our elevator, that all-day lasagna is the only kind worth making."
Provided by Regina Schrambling
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the sauce, heat 1/2 cup oil in a large heavy Dutch oven or kettle over low heat. Add the onions, minced garlic and pancetta, and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, until the onions are wilted. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Raise heat slightly, add the wine and cook until it is mostly reduced, about 20 minutes. Crush the tomatoes into the pan, and add their juice. Add the tomato paste and 2 cups lukewarm water. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Combine the sirloin, cheese and eggs in a large bowl. Chop the parsley with the whole garlic until fine, then stir into the beef mixture. Season lavishly with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until all the ingredients are well blended. Shape into meatballs and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dust the meatballs lightly with flour, shaking off excess, and lay into the hot oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides (do not cook through) and transfer to the sauce.
- In a clean skillet, brown the sausages over medium-high heat. Transfer to the sauce. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, pecorino Romano, parsley and all but 1 cup of the mozzarella. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Remove the meatballs and sausage from the sauce, and set aside to cool slightly, then chop coarsely. Spoon a thick layer of sauce into the bottom of a 9-by-12-inch lasagna pan. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spoon more sauce on top, then add a third of the meat and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat for 2 more layers, using all the meat and cheese. Top with a layer of noodles, and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella evenly over the top. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1085, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1335 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I've tried a lot of lasagna recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of cheese, sauce, and noodles.
Sanaullah Sajid
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Abril Blanco
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe was really good. The sauce was especially flavorful.
Henny Horla
[email protected]This lasagna is so cheesy and flavorful. I love that it has a lot of different layers.
Shahd Sawas
[email protected]I've made this lasagna recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a hit at parties and gatherings.
Dilu Moktan
[email protected]This lasagna recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The results are absolutely delicious.
Saraht Kumar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Samara Abdirahman
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! The cheese was gooey and melted, the sauce was flavorful, and the noodles were cooked to perfection.
Jensat Okojie
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this lasagna recipe because I'm not a very experienced cook. But it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Md Nurulislam
[email protected]This lasagna recipe is a fail-proof classic. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I've never had any problems with it.
Bolivar Martinez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making it again.
harsha kumara
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect.
Tamim Sheikh
[email protected]I've made this lasagna recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Debashes kumar
[email protected]This lasagna recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.