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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Akua Pokuaa
[email protected]This lasagna was the worst thing I've ever eaten. The ricotta and tomato sauce were like paste, and the cheese was like plastic. I'm never making this again.
Ayesha Md. Salim
[email protected]This lasagna was inedible. The ricotta and tomato sauce were sour, and the cheese was moldy. I'm surprised this recipe is even online.
Baba Jee
[email protected]This lasagna was terrible! The ricotta and tomato sauce were watery, and the cheese was burnt. I threw the whole thing away.
Hussam Napta Ibrahim
[email protected]This lasagna was a disappointment. The ricotta and tomato sauce were bland, and the cheese was rubbery. I won't be making this again.
Aleem Saif
[email protected]This lasagna was ok, but I've had better. The ricotta and tomato sauce were a bit bland, and the cheese wasn't very flavorful.
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[email protected]This lasagna was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll add more sauce next time.
Kimberly Torres
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! The ricotta and tomato sauce were amazing, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Junior Moleya
[email protected]I loved this lasagna! The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Noe Patino
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make, and it turned out great. The ricotta and tomato sauce were delicious, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Tajmul Ansari
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my family, and they all loved it. The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Tim Bell
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The ricotta and tomato sauce were amazing, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Umar Idris
[email protected]I was really impressed with this lasagna recipe. It was easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious, cheesy, and satisfying lasagna. I will definitely be making this again.
Stanley Daniels
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my husband and kids, and they all loved it. The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
BreAnn Cotton
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Priya Islam
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use no-boil lasagna noodles, which saves me a lot of time. And the ricotta and tomato sauce are the perfect combination.
Sweet Baby
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Bonginkosi Kumalo
[email protected]I've made this lasagna recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious, cheesy, and satisfying lasagna.
Kwakye Kennedy
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The ricotta and tomato sauce were so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.