Easy lasagna recipes | tomato & ricotta | meat sauce & cream
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***TOMATO & RICOTTA RECIPE***
This recipe is formulated for an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan and would serve 4-6 people.
1 pound (454g) box of dry lasagna noodles fitted to your pan (you might not need all of it; I use De Cecco Lasagna No. 1, which fits the 8 inch pan)
1 28 oz (800g) can of crushed tomatoes (you might not need all of it; I use Pastene Kitchen Ready or Muir Glen)
1 pound (454g) ricotta cheese
1 pound (454g) grated mozzarella (you might not need all of it)
1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan or pecorino
olive oil
salt
seasonings (I use garlic & onion powder, dried oregano/basil/parsley/marjoram, dried chili flakes and pepper)
fresh herb for garnish (I use basil)
Heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
Cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of crushed tomatoes, drizzle in a little olive oil, and season that layer lightly with salt and your other herbs and spices. Lay in the first layer of lasagna noodles (don't parboil them first), and dust them with a little salt. Lay in a layer of ricotta and sprinkle on some mozzarella and parmesan. Lay in your second pasta layer and sprinkle them with a little salt. Lay in more tomatoes and repeat until you have built at least four layers, with tomatoes atop the final layer, making sure to reserve tome mozzarella for melting on the top later.
Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake it for about 45 minutes. Take the foil off, sprinkle on some mozzarella and bake for another 15 minutes. At the very end, turn on the broiler (grill) to brown the cheese to your liking — this should only take a couple minutes, so watch it closely.
Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving with fresh herbs. If you want a tidier presentation, chill the lasagna whole in the fridge. When it's firm, you'll get cleaner edges when you cut. Reheat the cut pieces on top of a little splash of water in a covered baking dish in the oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and broil on a little more mozzarella, to make the top look nicer.
***MEAT SAUCE & CREAM RECIPE***
This recipe is formulated for an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan and would serve 4-6 people — NOTE this is half the size of the lasagna I baked in the video. I'm giving the meat sauce recipe from the video below, but you could make it with about two pounds (a kilo) of frozen meat sauce from my old recipe here:
1 pound (454g) box of dry lasagna noodles fitted to your pan (you might not need all of it; I use De Cecco Lasagna No. 1, which fits the 8 inch pan)
1 cup (half pint, 236mL) cream
1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan or pecorino
a little grated mozzarella, just for the top
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
salt
fresh herb for garnish (I use basil)
For the meat sauce:
1 pound (454g) ground beef
1 28 oz (800g) can whole peeled tomatoes (I use Muir Glen)
a squeeze of tomato paste (about a tablespoon)
1 large onion
1 large carrot
olive oil
salt
seasonings (I use garlic & onion powder, dried oregano/basil/parsley/marjoram, dried chili flakes and pepper)
balsamic vinegar
To make the meat sauce, peel and dice the onion and carrot, and cook them in a little olive oil in a wide pan over high heat until soft and starting to brown, 4-5 minutes. Push the veg to the edges of the pan and smash the meat into the center, making a wide, flat disk. When you can smell the meat browning, start scraping the bottom of the pan and stirring, using the moisture of the remaining raw meat to deglaze (you might want to turn the heat down a bit at this point).
When all the meat has turned color, stir in a squeeze of tomato paste and let it brown for a moment. Before it burns, deglaze with the juice from your can of tomatoes. Squish the tomatoes with your hand and stir them in, along with a pinch of salt and whatever other seasonings you have. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning and stir in a little splash of the vinegar. NOTE: This will give you as much as twice the meat sauce you will need for an 8x8 inch lasagna. Freeze the rest.
To make the lasagna, heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Cover the bottom of the pan in a layer of cream, then lay in the first layer of lasagna noodles (don't parboil them first). Sprinkle the noodles with a little salt and chopped garlic, then lay in a layer of the meat sauce. Sprinkle the meat sauce with parmesan, lay in another pasta layer and repeat until you have at least four layers, with at least a little meat sauce on top. Drizzle the rest of the cream on top.
Bake according to the directions I gave for the previous lasagna — I would copy and paste those here, but YouTube won't allow me enough characters in the description box.
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Don't know anything about ricotta? Ricotta is an Italian cheese made of sheep, cow, goat, or buffalo milk. The fat amount depends on the type of milk used, but in general, it is considered to be a light cheese. You can use it in desserts, but here we have made a creamy sauce that goes excellent with spinach and a nice side of spaghetti.
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Recipe For Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella and Parmesan with homemade meat sauce.
Our easy recipe for making lasagna with layers of homemade meat sauce and noodles, layered with a ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan blend, and then topped with more parm! This recipe is so good, it’s the kind of lasagna you dream about and this homemade lasagna is easy enough for weeknight dinners, it’s perfect for making ahead or and it’s one of my favorites for making two and sharing one with a friend.
Recipe For Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella & Parmesan
2 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
16 oz ricotta cheese
16 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup parmesan, grated
1 box lasagna noodles
Recipe For Lasagna With Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella and Parmesan Directions
Homemade Meat Sauce
Brown the ground beef, and drain off any extra fat. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, crushing large tomatoes, and stir. Add the spices, stir and simmer for 1 - 2 hours.
Ricotta Cheese Mixture
Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of parmesan.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Remove from water, and let cool laying flat in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel.
Assemble the lasagna in layers. Top with the reserved grated parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, and return the dish to the oven. Cook for another 15 minutes to brown the cheese on top.
Let sit for 15 -20 minutes before serving.
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0:00 How to Make Tomato Ricotta Pasta
0:25 Ingredients for Tomato Ricotta Pasta
1:07 How to Cook the Onion Soffritto
2:06 How to Make the Sauce
4:36 How to Cook Pasta
5:15 How to Make the Ricotta Mix
7:15 Combine the Ricotta Mix with the Sauce
8:27 Combine Pasta with the Sauce
9:33 How to Serve Tomato Ricotta Pasta
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