Classic Ligurian Lasagna
A traditional Italian dish featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta.
Ingredients
- ●8 sheets lasagna
- ●1/4 cup ligurian olive oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●1 tsp dried basil
- ●1 tsp dried oregano
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 cup ricotta cheese
- ●1/2 cup milk
- ●1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook lasagna sheets according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat ligurian olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add chopped onion and celery, cooking until softened.
- 5
Add dried basil, oregano, and salt, stirring to combine.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- 7
Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 8
Arrange 4 lasagna sheets on top of the sauce.
- 9
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna sheets.
- 10
Sprinkle with half of the parmesan cheese.
- 11
Repeat the layers, starting with the sauce, then the lasagna sheets, the remaining ricotta mixture, and finally the remaining parmesan cheese.
- 12
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 13
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.