Terza Classic Lasagna Recipe
hand-made, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, mother sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta Sheets
Cheese Filling
Mother Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Make the Pasta Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into the well. Using a fork, beat the eggs gently and gradually incorporate the flour from the edges until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll Out the Pasta
Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll out each piece using a pasta machine or a rolling pin until thin, about 1/16 inch thick. Cut into sheets that will fit your baking dish.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Mother Sauce Preparation
- 5
Assembling and Baking the Lasagna
- 6
Layer the Lasagna
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of mother sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place a layer of pasta sheets over the sauce, followed by a layer of the cheese filling, and then more sauce. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pasta topped with sauce and a sprinkle of extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.