I hadn't had a lasagna until my early twenties, and when I did, I didn't like it.
Only when I decided to make it myself, did it become tasty and juicy.
I love it. It's a full meal, healthy if you make it that way, and a true feast. What I like as much as its layery composition is the fact that I approach it gradually as well.
First I'll make the Bolognese sauce,
then the Bechamel sauce,
and then tear the mozzarella
and add the grated Parmigiano.
Each step is done carefully and with a feeling of calm, I guess I enjoy some structure from time to time.
To cut my waxing poetic, here's the recipe that I use. I don't use the Ricotta, but follow the recipe otherwise.
I use the ceramic dishes that fit the size of the lasagna noodle perfectly. Actually, I like to do everything I do as festively as I can. Some call it complicated, I call it staying true to the original.
I also like to cover the lasagna with some aluminum foil while baking, as it keeps it nice and moist, and prevents the cheese from burning.
* Hope you don't mind the 'Who's the Boss?' pun :)
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