January 26, 2015

MOZZA: Lasagna

We teamed up with the always-delicious Italian restaurant, Enoteca Mozza Pizzeria Moderna  for a delectable and authentic lasagna, prepared exclusively for us. With twist on a classic recipe, this meal will have your friends and family begging for seconds.

IMG_0108

Ingredients

  • 8 9×10 precooked lasagna pasta sheets
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 3 475g Ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cup Paremgiano cheese
  • 1 cup 35% cream
  • 250g cooked spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2.5L cooked tomato sauce
  • 2 red bell peppers, julienned
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, julienned
  • 2 medium zucchini, julienned
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced

IMG_9982

Directions: Prepare

  1. In a large bowl, combine: ricotta, cream, spinach and ¼ cup bread crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Sautée in a medium pan until soft: olive oil, garlic, red peppers, yellow peppers and zucchini. Set aside.

Assemble

  1. Cover bottom of 10”x20” lasagna pan with a generous amount of tomato sauce.
  2. Cover with 2 sheets of pasta. Cover with tomato sauce.
  3. Spread 1 cup of mozzarella evenly over pasta. Sprinkled with ½ cup Parmegiano cheese.
  4. Cover with 2 more sheets of pasta. Cover pasta with tomato sauce and ½ the ricotta mix, ½ remaining bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmegiano cheese.
  5. Cover with 2 sheets of pasta and tomato sauce. Combine remaining ½ of ricotta mix with vegetables and spread evenly over pasta layer. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Parmegiano cheese and remaining bread crumbs.
  6. Cover with remaining sheets of pasta and tomato sauce. Cover pan with foil wrap. Bake at 375* for 45minutes.
  7. Remove foil. Spread remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over top, and continue baking for 15 minutes until brown.
  8. Remove from oven. Let sit for 10 – 15 minutes. Cut and serve.

Download Step by Step

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *