LASAGNA WITH RICOTTA AND TOMATO SAUCE
this is a great vegetarian lasagna recipe from the Dean and Deluca cookbook. It makes a lot of food, but i can guarantee you probably won't have many leftovers
Provided by Mizzy
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over moderate heat in large suacepan.
- Add onions, stir and cover.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
- Using a food mill, puree plum tomatoes directly into the pan.
- Add 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced to about 4 1/2 cups.
- In a small bowl mix ricotta, egg, 2 tablespoons of the parmesan, basil, remaining salt and pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir well to combine.
- Butter generously the bottom and sides of a baking pan, 13X9 inches.
- Take 3/4 cups of tomato sauce and spread on bottom of pan.
- Place 3 lasgana noodles on bottom of pan, overlapping them slightly.
- Spread a heaping 1/3 cup of ricotta mixture evenly over noodles.
- Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce on top of this, sprinle with a heaping 1/3 cup of mozzarella.
- Repeat this 4 times.
- Then place last 3 noodles on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- This lasagna may be assembled 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered.
- Bring to room temperature before cooking.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400.
- Bake on top shelf of oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Let sit 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 120.6, Sodium 1450.3, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 26.4
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Rosa Williams
[email protected]Overall, I thought this lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Hemi Tariq
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would have preferred less ricotta cheese.
MD Rahib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this lasagna. The sauce is so flavorful that it makes up for the ricotta.
Nimra Khawar
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, flavorful sauce.
Jatsin Marip
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this vegetarian lasagna. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Ebony Wilson
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and everyone loves it.
Sardarzayad Khan
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best lasagna she'd ever had.
Urme Akter
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's so rich and decadent.
Engedawork Bimer
[email protected]I've been making this lasagna for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great comfort food.
C Hale (Blue Dragon)
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Anthony Dorsett
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Akhtar Gull
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!
Kyo Alcaraz
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
John Hart
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Michelle Kuhn
[email protected]I was disappointed with this lasagna. The noodles were mushy and the sauce was bland.
Alam Esha
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was too thick and the cheese was overwhelming.
Carolyn Lomabalaquihoya
[email protected]The best lasagna I've ever had! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese adds a creamy touch.
Diana Gomes
[email protected]I've made this lasagna twice now and it's always a success. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Simon Getachew
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.