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Introduction :
Lasagna, also known by the plural form lasagne, is a type of pasta, possibly
One of the oldest, made in extensive, flat sheets. In Italian cuisine, it is made
of stacked layers of pasta alternating with fillings such as ragù (ground meats
and tomato sauce), béchamel sauce, vegetables, cheeses (which may include
ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan), and seasonings and spices. The dish may
be topped with grated cheese, which melts during baking. Typically, cooked
Pasta is assembled with the other ingredients and then baked in an oven. The
resulting baked pasta is cut into single-serving square or rectangular portions.
History of the Lasagna :
Lasagna originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. The oldest transcribed text
about lasagna appears in 1282 in the Memoriali Bolognesi (‘Bolognese
Memorials, in which lasagna was mentioned in a poem transcribed by a
Bolognese notary, while the first recorded recipe was set down in the early
14th century in the Liber de Coquina (The Book of Cookery).
It bore only a
slight resemblance to the later traditional form of lasagna, featuring a
fermented dough flattened into thin sheets, boiled, sprinkled with cheese and
spices, and then eaten with a small pointed stick. Recipes written in the
century following the Liber de Coquina recommended boiling the pasta in
chicken broth and dressing it with cheese and chicken fat. In a recipe adapted
for the Lenten fast, walnuts were recommended.
Ingredients:
● 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
● 3⁄4 pound lean ground beef
● 1⁄2 cup minced onion
● 2 cloves garlic, crushed
● 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
● 2 (6.5-ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
● 2 (6-ounce) cans of tomato paste
● 1⁄2 cup water
● 2 tablespoons white sugar
● 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
● 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
● 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
● 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
● 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seeds
● 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
● 12 lasagna noodles
● 16 ounces of ricotta cheese
● 1 egg
● 3⁄4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
● 3⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions :
Step 1:
Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat
Heat until well browned.
Step 2:
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with
sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, fennel
seeds, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1⁄2 hours, stirring
occasionally.
Step 3:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in
boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water.
Step 4:
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons
parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 5:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
Step 6:
To assemble, spread 1 1⁄2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch
baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over the meat sauce, overlapping
slightly. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the
mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1⁄2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and
sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Step 7:
Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make
Sure, the foil does not touch the cheese.
Step 8:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an
additional 25 minutes.
Step 9:
Rest the lasagna for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) :
● Calories 448
● Fat 21g
● Carbs 37g
● Protein 30g
Storage:
● Fridge: Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Keeps 3–4 days.
● Freeze: Yup. Freeze portions or the whole tray (uncooked or baked).
Wrap well. Good for 2–3 months.
● Reheat: Oven is best. Or microwave gently, covered.
Conclusion :
Lasagna isn’t just food. It’s tradition. A hug in a pan. Yeah, it takes time. But
the kind of time that means something. Time layered with care, flavor, and a
lot of cheese. Make it when the people you love are hungry—and you’ve got
something to say without saying a word.
Because lasagna says it all.
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