LASAGNE - BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S RECIPE RECIPE - (3.5/5)

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Lasagne - Barefoot Contessa's Recipe Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by Taraespo

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 T olive oil
1 c chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 (1 pound) lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 pound frozen chopped spinach
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain. Cook the spinach and then drain thoroughly and squeeze out all moisture with towels. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, spinach, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. Ladle a little of the sauce into a 9 by 12 rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add 3 layers as follows: pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and sauce. Finish with sauce. (You might not use all of the noodles) Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until the top is bubbling. Let stand about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Athar Bhatti
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This lasagna was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


ISIKO HUZAIFA
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I'm not a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy.


Ganindu Kanishka
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I would give this lasagna a 10 out of 10! It was absolutely perfect.


William McGrath
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This lasagna is always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.


Nimatallai Kamarudeen
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out delicious!


Box No
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This lasagna was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the cheese was rubbery.


Araphat Muhammad
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe, but it still turned out amazing. I used whole wheat lasagna noodles and a low-fat ricotta cheese.


kleon jennings
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted.


FA ANIK
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the lasagna turned out great in the end. I would definitely make it again.


Faizan Raj
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This lasagna was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


BDH SAIFUL
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I love the addition of the spinach to this lasagna. It adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Naushad Malik
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ricotta cheese filling is especially creamy and flavorful.


Daymond Perryman
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.