Lasagna

By bweber

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup semolina flour
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese, divided
• 4 cups chopped tomatoes (about 6 medium), divided
• Optional toppings: thinly sliced green onion, fresh basil and fresh mint

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. On a clean work surface, mix all-purpose and semolina flours; form into a mound. Make a large well in the center. Pour egg mixture into well. Using a fork or fingers, gradually mix flour mixture into egg mixture, forming a soft dough (dough will be soft and slightly sticky).

Lightly dust work surface with flour; knead dough gently five times. Divide into six portions; cover with plastic wrap. Let rest 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix the first seven filling ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup queso fresco. Grease six individual 12-oz. au gratin dishes; place on baking sheets. Preheat oven to 350°.

Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with salted water; bring to a boil. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 20x4-in. rectangle, dusting dough with additional flour as needed.

Add one noodle to boiling water; cook 1-2 minutes or until al dente. Place one-fifth of the noodle in bottom of a prepared dish; top with 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture and 2 tablespoons tomato. Fold noodle back to cover filling; repeat three times, topping and folding the noodle each time.

Sprinkle lasagnas with remaining queso fresco and tomatoes. Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with additional herbs.
Yield: 6 servings.