Receta Jim's Lasagne Al Forno
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- RAGU BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE: (you can make this in advance)
- Heat butter in a large shallow pan. Add in the minced vegetables and bacon and fry gently, stiring frequently for about 10 min till golden brown.
- Add in beef and fry, stirring till it changes from red to brown in color.
- Add in chicken livers and cook, stirring for 1 - 2 min, then add in the vermouth and simmer till it is almost completely evaporated. Stir in the stock, tomato paste, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer very gently for 45 min to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Before serving, stir in the cream, butter and nutmeg.
- LASAGNA NOODLE PREPARATION: Bring a large kettle of water to boil. Add in salt and extra virgin olive oil. Add in noodles. Bring back to a boil. Boil for 3 min.
- Immediately remove from heat, put a lid on the pan and let sit for 7 min longer. Drain and rinse in cool water. Then separate and lay noodles on a clean towel to drain.
- BECHAMEL SAUCE: Heat butter in a saucepan, stir in the lowfat milk. Bring to simmer. Add in flour, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour in cream, beating continususly with a WIRE WISK. Return to a high heat and stir till a smooth, thick sauce is formed, then simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 min. Season with salt and nutmeg.
- FINAL PREPARATION: Butter an ovenproof serving dish. Spread a very thin layer of Bolognese sauce over the bottom (this keeps the noodles from sticking to pan), cover with an overlapping layer of noodles, then a layer of the bechamel sauce and a sprinkling of grated Parmesean cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a thinck layer of bechamel and a generous sprinkling of cheese.
- Bake immediately in a preheated oven at 350F for 30 min, or possibly till bubbly.
- Serve with sliced roma tomatoes for color.
- Alternately, the lasagna casserole may be covered with foil, chilled then frzn for later use.