Best Lasagna Northern Italian Style Recipes

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LASAGNA NORTHERN ITALIAN STYLE



Lasagna Northern Italian Style image

A different twist on the basic Sicilian Lasagna we are are so accustomed too. This is loaded with white sauce,meaty tomato sauce,and Mozzarella. It is outstanding,and truly delicious.

Provided by A Dash Of Love

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 Lasagna, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb sweet Italian sausage, cooked with out casing and crumbled
1 large chicken breast half, cooked and chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped and cooked in olive oil
3 grated garlic cloves
3/4 cup dry red wine, i used a mixed red wine
1 3/4 cups water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can diced petite tomatoes, drained
2 stalks celery, chopped finely
2 carrots, shredded small
1 dash black pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
3 cups half-and-half
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 3/4 cups parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 lb lasagna noodle, partially cooked not soft. follow directions on the box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degree's.
  • make sauce as follows.
  • 1 Cook the sausage, chicken, and onion separately, I poach the chicken first until no pink shows.
  • In a sauce pan mix wine, tomato paste, Petite Tomatoes,water together to combine. Add the garlic,Basil,pepper,Italian Seasoning ,carrots,celery. Add in the chicken and sausage. bring to a boil,and reduce to simmer for one hour uncovered.
  • 2 Mix the Parmesan cheese,parsley,and Mozzarella together and set aside,.
  • 3 Make the white sauce. Melt butter in saucepan on stove on low. Add the flour and mix well. Add the half and half, and salt. Stir constantly while cooking until sauce becomes thick like a heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.Remove from heat.
  • 4 In a 13x9 inch pan spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom. Top with as many Lasagna noodle that will fit. Usually 3-4 will do.
  • 5 Spread half the White sauce over noodles. Put half the Mozzarella on top of white sauce. Next layer Lasagna noodles, meat sauce, Mozzarella mixture. Net Lasagna Meat sauce,White sauce,and top with Mozzarella. Bake at 350 degree's for 45 minutes,or until done.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 1452.7, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 37.5

NORTHERN ITALIAN STYLE LACTO-VEGETARIAN LASAGNA



Northern Italian Style Lacto-Vegetarian Lasagna image

Modified for the vegetarian from a tried and true Northern Italian Style Lasagna with Bologna Meat Sauce recipe my mother has used for years. (Original recipe this is based on can be found in the Better Homes and Gardens "Italian Cook Book", 3rd printing, 1984.)

Provided by blueyedwineaux

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese or 1 1/2 cups romano cheese
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups crumbled firm tofu (drained)
1 (28 ounce) can cut tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup light cream (optional) or 1/3 cup milk (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan (or Dutch oven) cook tofu until browned. Add undrained tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, tomato paste, bullion granules, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper to tofu. Stir. Stir in wine and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water just until tender; drain. Rinse with cool water.
  • Combine cheeses.
  • For the sauce melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, pepper, nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly (don't let burn!).
  • Arrange a single layer of the pasta in the bottom of a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Spread 1/3 white sauce over noodles. Spread 1/3 Tofu "meat" filling over white sauce. Spread 1/3 cheese over tofu. Repeat layers of pasta, sauce, tofu mix and cheese 2 more times.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from over. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 659.2, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 26

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