Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOBO' Italian Table & BarThe Lasagna Party Recipe

The Lasagna Party Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

choice of: Bolognese, Short Rib (add $100), Butternut Squash & Leek 120 (half pan), Three-Cheese

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Ingredients

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Bolognese

Short Rib (optional)

Method

Bolognese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bolognese Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    Brown the Meat

    Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Sauce

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Cook the Noodles

    While the sauce simmers, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Lasagna

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of Bolognese sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.

  6. 6

    Bake the Lasagna

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Short Rib (optional)

  1. 7

    Prepare the Short Ribs

    Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large pot, sear the short ribs on all sides until browned. Remove from pot.

  2. 8

    Simmer the Ribs

    Add beef broth to the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Return short ribs to the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender. Shred the meat and mix it into the Bolognese sauce.

Butternut Squash & Leek

  1. 9

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large pan, sauté sliced leeks in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add diced butternut squash and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, layer cooked lasagna noodles, the butternut squash mixture, ricotta, and gruyere cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining gruyere.

  3. 11

    Bake the Lasagna

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.

Three-Cheese

  1. 12

    Prepare the Cheese Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and goat cheese. Mix until well blended.

  2. 13

    Assemble the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, then layer noodles, cheese mixture, and additional marinara. Repeat layers, ending with marinara on top.

  3. 14

    Bake the Lasagna

    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

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