Lasagna for Two

Whether it's a romantic date night or a cozy dinner for two, Lasagna for Two is guaranteed to warm your hearts and fill your souls with delight.

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Total time: 1hr. 20 min. Servings: 2

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Ingredients :

TO MAKE THE BOLOGNESE:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef , (I used 80%/20%)

1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped

2 carrots, peeled

1 rib celery , trimmed

3 garlic cloves, peeled

salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes

water

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan-Reggiano

1/4 cup heavy cream

TO MAKE THE LASAGNA:

3/4 cup fresh ricotta

2 tablespoons heavy cream

handful fresh basil leaves, minced

pinch salt

1/2 pound no-boil lasagna sheets

2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 :

Step 1 - In a dutch oven or medium pot, set over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 2 - When hot, add the ground beef & mash into small pieces.

Step 3 - Meanwhile, in a food processor, add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic cloves & pulse until finely minced.

Step 4 - When the ground beef is mostly cooked, add the onion mixture and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5 - Next, mix in the oregano and crushed red pepper, along with about 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 6 - Add in the tomato paste and mix. Pour in the crushed tomatoes.

Step 7 - Add about 1/2 cup of water to the empty can and swish it around to pick up any leftover sauce.

Step 8 - Pour in the crushed tomatoes.

Step 9 - Add about 3/4 cup water (you can eyeball this measurement) to the empty tomato can and swish it around, picking up any leftover tomatoes from the side of the can, and pour it in the pot.

Step 10 - Bring the sauce to a simmer and then immediately turn the heat down to low.

Step 11 - Cover the pot and allow the sauce to simmer and merry for about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 12 - TO ASSEMBLE THE LASAGNA - Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C

Step 13 - To assemble the lasagna, grab your 8 x 5-inch loaf pan, place two sheets of lasagna pasta on the bottom of the loaf pan, overlapping them slightly.

Step 14 - Spread around a thin layer of ricotta mixture, bolognese and a handful of mozzarella.

Step 15 - Repeat the layering process until you’ve reached the top.

Step 16 - The top layer should be pasta, a few spoonfuls of sauce and a good amount of mozzarella cheese. Cover with a sheet of foil.

Step 17 - Transfer to the oven to bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 18 - To get the top layer of cheese all burnt and bubbly, turn on the broiler.

Step 19 - Place the lasagna underneath the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching it the entire time.

Step 20 - Garnish with fresh basil.

𝑩𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕! 😊🤍