The Most Incredibly Awesome Lasagna/Lasagne!
- 9 ounces barilla no-boil lasagna noodles
- 8 -12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shaved)
- 2 (28 ounce) jarsfrancesco rinaldi ultra dolce spaghetti sauce (also known as "Sweet and Tasty Tomato", you will have about 1/2 jar leftover)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper
- nutmeg
- Make the Bechamel Sauce:.
- Heat the cream and milk in the microwave until it is hot, but not boiling.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the hot cream and milk.
- Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, continuing to whisk, 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until fairly thick.
- Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- (I use about 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
- Directions for Assembling the Lasagna:.
- In a deep lasagna pan begin layering with thin layer of red sauce.
- Add first layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
- Then add layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and bechamel sauce (about 1 cup).
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Then layer a third of the mozzarella.
- Add second layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
- Then add another layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and bechamel sauce (about 1 cup).
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Then layer a third of the mozzarella.
- Add third layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
- Then add another layer of red sauce (about 1 cup) and remaining bechamel sauce.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Then layer remaining mozzarella.
- Add fourth and final layer of pasta (4 sheets) on top.
- Then top with red sauce and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
- Cover top of lasagna dish with cover or foil.
- Place assembled lasagna dish into oven for 50 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Remove cover and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to settle for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
barilla, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, tomato, butter, flour, heavy whipping cream, milk, salt, nutmeg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-most-incredibly-awesome-lasagna-lasagne-202976 (may not work)