Lasagna Joes

By Cindy

Ingredients

• For the Sloppy Lasagna Filling and Topping:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped
• 1 3/4 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
• 1 cup beef or chicken stock
• 1 cup passata or tomato purée
• 1/4 cup milk
• A few leaves of basil, torn
• 3/4 cup fresh cow or sheep’s milk ricotta
• For the Garlic Rolls:
• 2 About 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 6 sesame semolina rolls or ciabatta rolls, split

Preparation

Step 1

For the filling, heat olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and stir a minute or two; add beef and brown and crumble. Add onions, garlic and chili pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and stir 1 minute; add wine and stir. Add stock, tomato purée or passata and milk, and reduce heat; stir in basil. Simmer to thicken and combine flavors, about 15-20 minutes.