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Molten Lasagna Recipe

Molten Lasagna Recipe

That's where the Molten Lasagna Recipe comes in! It's like a warm, cheesy hug that makes you smile with every bite. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For The Short Ribs Ragu:

  • 4 Pieces  Shortribs (Meaty)
  • ½  Medium Onion (Diced)
  • 3 Cloves  Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 Stalk Celery (thinly Sliced)
  • 1  Small Carrot (Diced)
  • 14.5 oz  Tomatoes (Crushed)
  • ½ cup  Iberia Red Cooking Wine
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil (Finely Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar
  • Salt & Black Pepper (To Taste)

For The Swiss Truffle Bechamel:

  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cup  Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup  Swiss Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Truffle Oil
  • Salt & White Pepper (To Taste)

For The Pasta Dough:

  • 4  Barilla Lasagna Sheets (Cut Into Circles)

For The Garnish

  • Chives (Finely Chopped)
  • Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Instructions
 

For The Ragu Preparation:

  • Heat steel pot, and add salt and pepper to shortribs.
  • Sear short ribs for colour, remove from heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Return short ribs, add wine, tomatoes, basil, and sugar.
  • Mix, cover, and simmer for 2:40-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove tender meat, shred, return to the ragu, and stir.
  • Season ragu with salt and pepper, then cool.

For The Swiss Truffle Béchamel:

  • Melt butter in a steel pot over medium heat.
  • Add flour, and 1 cup of milk, and mix well.
  • Boil, then reduce the heat for the milk mixture.
  • Add Swiss, and mozzarella, melt, and stir in 1/2 cup milk.
  • Combine truffle oil, parmesan, salt, and white pepper.
  • Freeze sauce on trays.

Molten Lasagna Assembly:

  • Line moulds with parchment paper.
  • Layer pasta, ragu, parmesan, chives to desired height.
  • Cut center for frozen cheese sauce.
  • Fill with frozen cheese sauce, layer, top with cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F, bake for 16-20 minutes until golden.
  • Rest 10 minutes, unmold carefully to prevent sticking.
  • Sprinkle with chives, serve.

Notes

  • Pasta, sauce, meat, and cheese in turns for a tasty bite.
  • Create a cheese pocket in the middle for a cool surprise.
  • Follow the baking time for the best gooey taste.
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