So, I mentioned earlier this week that we are hosting a get-together on Saturday for some friends. I am getting our menu all pulled together and could use a little help! I have each of my girlfriends bringing something...one a dessert and the other a side. I think I know what I am going to make for the most part, but for the main course...does anyone have a tried, tested, and true Lasagna recipe?! Am I crazy for going out on a limb and making something I've never done before? I think Lasagna should be pretty fool proof, but I'll take suggestions!
The Menu
Appetizers:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip/Crackers
Veggies? Something kid friendly
Dinner:
Lasagna
Question- How do we feel about Lasagna Soup?
Parmesan Knots
Another Side Being Brought
Dessert:
Smores on a Stick
(Is it bad that this goes with nothing, but I just really want an excuse?)
Another Dessert Being Brought
xo,
H
YUmmmmmmm! I think the soup is great! It's hearty and a fun/easier thing to make then the normal lasagna. AND the dessert... OH MYYYYYYYYY it's perfect!!!!
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So I don't have a lasagna recipe necessarily, but I have a damn good bolognese and bechamel recipe...
ReplyDeleteFor the bolognese:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup diced carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound ground beef or ground veal
1/2 pound pork sausage, removed from the casings, or ground pork
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef or chicken stock or broth
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the bechamel:
Ingredients
5 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use.
For the lasagna - put the bolognese on the bottom of the pan so you can get the lasagna out later, then start layering: pasta, bechamel, mozzarella, bolognese - until you've almost filled the dish. On the last layer, do an extra bechamel layer and then top with cheese. Devon made this a few months ago and I'm still craving it. Enjoy!!
I have both a recipe for lasagna, lasagna rolls, and crock-pot lasagna. Let me know if you want them :)
ReplyDeleteI have made baked ziti before and that is super easy. I haven't tried lasagna yet, I am not daring enough! But I want your recipe if you try it and of course if it is good ;)
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