Easy Homemade Lasagna with Sweet Cheddar
Easy Homemade Lasagna with Sweet Cheddar
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  • 1 Package No Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 5 Cups Whole-Milk Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 3 Cups Sweet Cheddar Cheese (grated)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion (chopped fine)
  • 8 Cloves Garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2/3 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1/3 Pound Italian Sausage (ground)
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Basil (chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried))
  • 2 teaspoons Parsley (chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried))
  • 2 Cans Pureed Tomatoes (28 oz each)
  • 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes (drained (28 oz each))
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 15 Ounces Part Skim Ricotta
  • 2 1/2 Ounces Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
  • 1 Large Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
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Browned Butter Pork and Butternut Squash Lasagna
Browned Butter Pork and Butternut Squash Lasagna
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It's got pork, one of my all time favorite meats, browned butter-pure heaven, carbs-who doesn't love carbs, and melty, gooey, delicious cheese.

  • 1 ½ Pounds Butternut Squash (peeled and chopped)
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 Leaves Sage (fresh)
  • 2 Ginger Snap Cookies
  • 1/4 Cup Butter (unsalted)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (minced, less if desired)
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Low Fat Milk
  • 1 ½ Cups Half and Half
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 Pound Ground Pork
  • 1 Package No Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 2 Cups Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 ½ Cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • ¼-⅓ Cups Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
  • Fresh Parsley
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Venezuelan Pasticho
Venezuelan Pasticho
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This Easy Venezuelan Pasticho is the ultimate comfort food! It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with layers of flavor that bring everyone to the table with a smile. Made with savory meat sauce, silky béchamel, and lots of melty cheese, it’s a delicious twist on classic lasagna that tastes like home with every bite.

  • 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) milk (warm (I recommend and use whole milk))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 sheets of rolled flat lasagna pasta ((I use and recommend Oven-Ready Lasagne - no boiling required))
  • 6 - 8 cups Bolognese Sauce
  • 2 cups (230 g) parmesan cheese, (grated)
  • 1 cup (114 g) mozzarella cheese, (shredded )
  • 2 tablespoons butter, (cut into small dices)
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Easy Béchamel Sauce (Classic White Sauce Recipe)
Easy Béchamel Sauce (Classic White Sauce Recipe)
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This Easy Béchamel Sauce is a smooth, creamy, egg-free classic white sauce made with simple pantry ingredients and a foolproof whisking method. It has a mild, cozy flavor and velvety texture that works beautifully in Pasticho, Lasagna, creamy pasta dishes, and casseroles. It’s the kind of reliable basic recipe that takes the stress out of homemade comfort food.

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (105 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk ((or dairy-free milk))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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Easy Meat Sauce
Easy Meat Sauce
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This is an easy and versatile recipe that tastes great on pasta or used to prepare lasagna!

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
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Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Bolognese Sauce Recipe
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Bolognese sauce is an authentic Italian meat sauce that is truly satisfying. Its rich meaty flavor is something to write home about. Making the very best bolognese is simple and well worth the time. Bolognese is commonly served with a simple tagliatelle or as a sauce with lasagna bolognese.

  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • ½ cup carrot (diced)
  • ½ cup celery (diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 - 28 ounce cans canned San Marzano tomatoes (crushed well with your hands)
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil (leaves and stems or 1 tablespoons dried basil)
  • 1 parmesan cheese rind
  • grated parmesan reggiano (for serving)
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Homemade Pasta Recipe
Homemade Pasta Recipe
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Makes 1 pound of fresh pasta. Use this homemade pasta dough to make ravioli, lasagna, or your favorite pasta noodles. This dough can be made by hand or in a food processor.

  • 2 ½ cups "00" flour (350g)
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • pinch nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoons semolina flour (for dusting)
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Italian Style Beef Chili
Italian Style Beef Chili
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Italian beef chili is hearty, satisfying and perfect for feeding a crowd! It has all the familiar flavors of lasagna, but it's a chili!

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion (minced *see note)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (small, minced)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (minced)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (minced)
  • 1 Jalapeno (seeded and minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Fresh Basil (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 Cup Ricotta
  • 32 oz Beef Broth
  • 14 oz Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 32 oz Marinara Sauce (*Rao's is our Favorite)
  • 2 Cans Pinto Beans (drained (or black or Borlotti beans))
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
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Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie
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Baked Spaghetti Pie is one of those classic recipes that's been around forever, and never gets old. It's like a simple version of lasagna!

  • 6 oz Spaghetti (cooked)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter ((or margarine))
  • 1/3 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Eggs (beaten)
  • 1 Cup Cottage Cheese
  • 6 Cups Spaghetti Sauce ((about 1 1/2 jars))
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
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Parmesan Garlic Bread
Parmesan Garlic Bread
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Homemade Parmesan Garlic Bread is great with spaghetti, lasagna or just about anything! Fresh garlic, minced shallot, parsley and grated parmesan cheese is mixed with softened butter, spread on halved Italian bread and baked until fragrant, golden brown with crispy edges!

  • 1 loaf Italian bread (around 18 ounces in weight)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon finely minced shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
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