Naples-style Lasagne

Lasagne di Carnevale alla Napoletana

About This Recipe

From the southern Naples region of Italy comes a festive take on classic Lasagne featuring onions, garlic and ricotta cheese.

PREP TIME: 50 minutes

COOK TIME: 55 minutes

SERVES: 7-9

BARILLA PASTA:
Lasagne, Oven Ready Lasagne, Oven Ready

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Lasagne, Oven Ready
3 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, Diced
2 CLOVES Garlic, Minced
28 OUNCES Crushed Italian Tomatoes, Canned
1/2 TEASPOON Red Chili Pepper Flakes
1 TABLESPOON Oregano, Dried
1 Bay Leaf
1 3/4 CUP Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Freshly Grated
15 OUNCES Ricotta Cheese
4 Eggs, Yolk Only
1/2 TEASPOON Salt
1/4 TEASPOON Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1 POUND Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

Cooking Instructions

    HEAT oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes; saute 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    ADD tomatoes, oregano and bay leaf; simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf and stir in 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese.
    MIX ricotta, remaining Parmigiano cheese, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
    PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

    TO ASSEMBLE:     Spread 1 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 4 Lasagne sheets. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta mixture over pasta and top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with two more layers of ingredients, using 2/3 cup sauce in each layer. Over last mozzarella cheese layer, spoon remaining 2/3 cup sauce and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
    COVER and bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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