Lasagna alla Bolognese with Ricotta
Lasagna alla Bolognese with Ricotta is a more approachable take on this classic Italian dish. Replacing the bechamel or balsamella sauce with whole milk ricotta saves time and effort on one of the trickier elements of the classic recipe. As our Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce is made with heavy cream, it is very rich and silky, further adding to the creaminess of Lasagna alla Bolognese with Ricotta and complementing the ricotta. Using a mix of six shredded cheeses (Asiago, Fontina, Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and Romano) enriches and enhances the melted cheese component and greatly adds to the overall enjoyment of our Lasagna alla Bolognese with Ricotta. Don’t forget to serve Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce on the side with Lasagna all Bolognese with Ricotta, accompanied by a Sangiovese for an authentic Italian dinner and perfect for a holiday meal.
Prep Time: 30 minutes including assembly, Baking and Resting Time: 1 hour, Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Serves 6.
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Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce
Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce is rich, with a depth of flavors to savor, whether it is served over pasta, as in Fettuccine alla Bolognese, or as the critical component in our Lasagna alla Bolognese with Ricotta. The long, slow cooking really allows the various elements of this Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce to come together for beautiful results, your efforts will be well-rewarded. While many recipes use milk, we opted for heavy cream to add a silkier finish to our Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce; “gilding the lily”, you might say. Start out with Sicilian Orange Salad, then pair whichever pasta you choose with Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce, and enjoy your meal with a Sangiovese for an authentic Italian dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes, Total Time: 3 hours. Yields 6 cups.
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Mexican Chorizo and Beef Meatloaf
Mexican Chorizo and Beef Meatloaf offers a tasty and different take on classic meatloaf. Using just eight readily available ingredients, it can be prepped in morning and refrigerated until dinner that evening. Prepare Grilled Chili Scallion Crema while the Mexican Chorizo and Beef Meatloaf bakes, then serve them together for a colorful, tasty dinner.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes plus 2 hours refrigeration time, Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes. Serves 4.
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Cape Malay Curry Mince
Cape Malay Curry Mince is a great example of South Africa’s remarkably diverse cuisine, as befits a country of its size and scope. One of South Africa’s oldest population groups are known as the Cape Malay, originally comprised of peoples brought from various parts of the East Indies to the Cape Colony by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century, as slaves and indentured servants. With historical cultural references tracing back to Indonesia, China, India and other parts of southeast and southern Asia combined with food stuffs native to South Africa, Cape Malay cuisine is particularly memorable, ranging from starters through to desserts. Savory and sweet elements are often combined in many of its recipes. South African Cape Malay Curry Mince is in its simplest essence a ground beef curry; however, its subtle mix of seasonings will beguile you and make it so much more. Start with Sicilian Orange Salad for an unusual but great meal. Try it and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes. Serves 6.
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Beef and Sausage Ragu
Beef and Sausage Ragù is a zesty, hearty sauce. I created it to serve with bucatini, which was my late father’s favorite pasta; it’s also great with baked macaroni made with ziti, penne or rigatoni. This recipe makes quite a lot of sauce. If you’re not using all of it at once, portion out the remaining Beef and Sausage Ragù into containers and freeze for future use within a month. Start with Breaded Cauliflower followed by your main course of Beef and Sausage Ragù paired with a Chianti for a real Italian dinner.
Total Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes, Serves: 8 over pasta.
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