Ingredients
Assembly
homemade pasta
homemade sauce
15 oz tub ricotta
1 egg
8 oz mozzarella
⅓ cup parmigiano regianno
cooking spray
salt and pepper
Homemade Pasta Method
2 cup all-purpose flour
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Touch of olive oil
Sauce Method
1 pound ground beef
¾ pound ground pork
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, finely ground
to taste salt and pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
Water if needed
Tools
9 x 13 inch baking dish
aluminum foil
large bowl
plastic wrap
pasta roller
baking dish
dutch oven
potato masher
Directions
Assembly
Step 1
Precook pasta noodles until al dente.
homemade pasta
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375.
Step 3
Grate mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano. Mix together in a small bowl.
8 oz mozzarella
⅓ cup parmigiano regianno
Step 4
Mix ricotta together with an egg. Season with salt and pepper.
salt and pepper
Step 5
In a 9x13 add 1 cup sauce, top with 3 noodles, layer 1/3 of ricotta cheese mix, 1/3 of parmigiano cheese mix, another cup of meat sauce, repeat two more times, finish with 3 more noodles on top with more sauce on top and cheese.
homemade pasta
homemade sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese mix
⅓ cup parmigiano cheese mix
9 x 13 inch baking dish
Step 6
Cover with foil that’s been sprayed with oil, and bake for 25 minutes covered, uncover and bake for 25 more minutes.
cooking spray
aluminum foil
Step 7
Cool for 15 minutes. Cut and serve.
Homemade Pasta Method
Step 1
Add the flour to a large bowl. Create a well in the center of the flour.
2 cup all-purpose flour
large bowl
Step 2
To the well, add in 3 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs. Whisk together using a fork.
3 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
Step 3
While whisking, slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 4
Pour onto a work surface and begin kneading by hand until smooth.
Step 5
Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
plastic wrap
Step 6
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Shape into an oval and roll it out just under ½-inch thick.
Step 7
Run through a pasta roller starting with the widest setting working towards the number 4 setting until the dough is ⅛-inch thick. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough.
pasta roller
Step 8
Cut to line-up with a 9x13 pan then cut in half lengthwise. Should have 10-12 sheets.
baking dish
Sauce Method
Step 1
In a dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until ripping hot.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
dutch oven
Step 2
Add in the ground meat and sear for 3-4 minutes, flip and repeat on the other side for 2-3 minutes. Mash all the meat together using a potato masher until fine. Transfer to a separate container.
1 pound ground beef
¾ pound ground pork
potato masher
Step 3
Add more oil to the pot if needed, add in the finely sliced garlic, and reduce heat to medium. Stirring occasionally until the garlic begins to toast.
if needed vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Step 4
Add in diced yellow onion, season to taste with salt stirring together, and saute until the onions turn translucent.
1 yellow onion, finely diced
to taste salt
Step 5
Once the onions are translucent, add in fennel powder and stir together. Saute for 30 seconds.
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, finely ground
Step 6
Add the tomato paste and stir together. Saute until it has caramelized and sticks to the bottom of the pan.
1 can tomato paste
Step 7
Stir in a can of crushed tomatoes then add the meat back to the pot and stir until incorporated.
1 can crushed tomatoes
Step 8
Simmer and reduce for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
to taste salt and pepper
