THE MOST AMAZING LASAGNA RECIPE
The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe is the best recipe for homemade Italian-style lasagna.
The balance between layers of cheese, noodles,
and homemade bolognese sauce is perfection!
PASTA SHORTCUT:
Boiling lasagna noodles is an extra step that we would all love to avoid. No boil lasagna noodles, in our opinion, have an unpleasant texture and often turn out soggy. A hack to skip boiling is to place regular lasagna noodles in a 9×13 pan and pour hot water over them. Let them soak for 30 minutes, and they’ll be tender enough to use in the recipe. Don’t worry, they will finish cooking in the oven.
WHAT KIND OF CHEESE DO I USE IN THE MOST AMAZING LASAGNA?
There are three kinds of cheese in this recipe:
Whole milk ricotta cheese
Mozzarella – 24 thin slices, sliced at the deli counter
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
TOMATO PASTE:
You’ll notice that two cans of tomato paste are used in this recipe. It may seem like a lot, but tomato paste has a super concentrated tomato flavor. By adding in so much, we’re able to get a nice, strong tomato flavor, without adding too much liquid to the sauce.
If you open the tomato paste cans from both ends, you can use one of the lids to push the paste through the other side of the can, which is easier than scraping it out with a spoon (see how it’s done in the video below).
FENNEL SEEDS:
The blend of herbs included in this bolognese is perfect. The fresh herbs all combine to produce the best flavor, and the key to bringing it all together: fennel seeds. You need the fennel seeds for that authentic, Italian flavor.
WHY IS THERE SUGAR IN THE SAUCE?
Sugar is added to balance the acidity of the tomato. If you prefer to not use sugar, finely chopped carrots are another option, as they are naturally sweet and add another vegetable and flavor to your sauce. Use about a cup in place of the sugar.
WHY DOES THE SAUCE SIMMER FOR SO LONG?
The sauce develops flavor as it simmers. It needs to be simmered for a minimum of 1 hour to give you the most amazing lasagna, but you can simmer it up to 4 hours for maximum flavor results. It’s worth every second and doesn’t require much effort at all. If you don’t want to leave it simmering on the stove, you can always transfer it all to a slow cooker and simmer it in there on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees until warmed through.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also be interested in these other lasagna recipes:
White Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna
Mini Lasagna Cups
Classic Eggplant Lasagna
Pasta Free Zucchini Lasagna
Watch the video below where Rachel will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.
The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe
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