Semolina Lasagna With Spicy Amatriciana |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A yummy rustic style lasagna....I got this recipe from Cooking Light magazine (April, 2008) but I did not make it quite as light as the recipe called for. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup semolina flour |
1/3 cup water |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 large eggs |
2 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces |
4 cups of thinly sliced onions |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
4 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced |
1/2 cup water |
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
salt & pepper (to season) |
6 quarts water |
1 tablespoon salt |
cooking spray |
1 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped into cubes |
1 (8 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
Directions:
1. To prepare the pasta, pour flours in a food processor and spin for 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup of water, 2 TBS oil, and eggs in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. With processor running, slowly pour mixture into the food chute, processing just until dough forms a ball. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly 5 times. Shape dough into a disk. Dust lightly with flour, wrap in plastic wrap, and let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Working with one portion at a time, roll dough into a 20x4-inch rectangle. Repeat with remaining dough to form 6 sheets.
3. To prepare sauce, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp. Add onion, 1 TBS oil, and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until browned. Add 1/2 cup water and tomatoes, bring to a boil. stir in crushed red pepper, salt, & pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
4. Bring 6 quarts water and 1 TBS salt to a boil. Slowly lower 1 pasta sheet into boiling water; cook 1.5 minutes. Carefully remove pasta with a slotted spoon and place in a pan with a damp towel. Repeat process with all six pasta sheets.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Place 1 pasta sheet on each of 6 individual baking dishes lightly coated with cooking spray. Layer each of the three cheeses and sauce while folding the piece of pasta back & forth. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7. Notes:
8. *I also added some extra parmesan cheese on the top near the end, turned the oven up to a broil to crisp up the cheesy top quickly.
9. *This works well as a make ahead or freezer meal.
10. *The smoky flavor of the bacon in the sauce makes the dish.
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