I love lasagna. (Fanatically so.) My Soul food. Cheesy, meaty, noodley deliciousness.
Yet, after hundreds of tastings at home, at diners, at mid-range and at high end restaurants – the result is predictable: wildly disappointing. Swimming in sauces that miss. Weird cheese. Overcomplicated meat. Over medicated with spices. Too many things. Too Heavy. Outcome? Sigh.
The hunt is over. A Food Network search for “Lasagna” yielded the discovery here . Giada De Laurentiis’ Lasagna Rolls recipe ranks #1. It has over 1400 reviews and earns the reviewers’ top 5-star rating.
It was a smash hit with the family last night. The leftovers marinated over night – and if possible, it tasted better for breakfast (yes, I did) and for lunch (yes, I did). (The streak stops at 3 meals in a row. There was none left for dinner tonight.)
Simple ingredients. Straight forward to pull together. We honored the recipe with the exception of replacing the prosciutto with 1 pound of ground beef.
Don’t miss a wonderful post at Full Fork Ahead for life size photos during each stage of production along with the complete recipe.
Image Credit: Full Fork Ahead
Sir, you are a full service blog. One of my favorites as well. Happy Holidays
Thank you Michael. Sounds like I might be the only one who hadn’t been on the bus for this recipe. Happy Holidays to you too!
One of my all time favourite dishes!!!!
And, why may I ask, didn’t you share months (years?) ago!
Just because it’s my favourite doesn’t mean that I know how to make it well. I enjoy eating it at other people’s houses. Wish I could do a good job on it myself. Otherwise I would gladly have shared.
Ok, you get a free pass. 🙂
I have been told I make a killer lasagna…Now to check out Giada’s recipe..
Well Killer. Send me your recipe.
After reading hers, I have a feeling I have to concede…I just go really heavy on the mozzarella and ricotta – Giada adds loads of additional good stuff.
Sold! So gonna make this!! Thanks and fa-la-la lasagna to you!!
Terrific!
The picture looks so delicious! By the way, I made your triple shot Bourbon Pecans last night and, boy, were they a hit!
Glad you liked the Pecans…unique seasonal snack…
Bourbon? Did someone say bourbon? How did I miss this? Can you leaf me to your pecans? 😉
The post was called “Thanksgiving Triple Shot.” Here’s the link Bonnie:
http://davidkanigan.com/2013/11/22/thanksgiving-triple-shot/
Thanks David! Wishing you and your family the happiest holiday!
Thank you Bonnie. Happy Holidays to you and your family
I love Giada’s recipes. Always delicious and typically use ingredients found in most kitchens. Her traditional lasagna is always a hit, too.
I need to check out her traditional lasagna Peggy. Thanks for the heads-up.
You know, I am admittedly, a darn fine cook. But I’ve never mastered lasagna. You’ve given me something new to try this winter — I think I just heard angels sing!
Thanks, friend.
And Merry Christmas, too
MJ
Nor have we (mastered Lasagna). Let us know what you think. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you too MJ.
Yummers. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you!
Highly recommended. Let me know what you think.
We’ll do.
pasta brings me to my knees, and i am half italian, and absolutely unable to resist its charms. thank you for this. so much.
It brings me to my knees too. I can eat it three meals a day plus before bedtime snack.
On the same page as you, Dave. We had both children under the same roof for the first time in 3 years last night, and celebrated with Mum’s lasagne. You can;t beat it. Nothing purchased elsewhere comes anywhere near.
Can;t agree with the breakfast option though. Do you reheat or eat it cold? Either way, yuk yuk yuk!
Enjoy your Christmas condiments Mister, and go easy on the Brussels Sprouts!
Mum’s Lasagne. Lucky you Michael.
Leftover Pasta for breakfast has been a staple for me as long as I can remember. In this case, Lasagna, it was microwave, because I couldn’t wait that long for it to warm in the oven.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Michael. No Brussel Spouts for me. 🙂
This looks divine, David! It’s a dish that I love and have yet to master. That said, I *do* have a recipe for mushroom lasagna that will make you weep (assuming, of course, that you like mushrooms). It’s somewhat, ahem, labor intensive, but the ends justify the means. I’ll get it out to you…. 🙂
It tastes as good as it looks Lori. Please send on the mushroom lasagna recipe. I’m the only one in the house who enjoys mushrooms. There will be more for me to eat…
I find I only like my own lasagna and rarely others. Maybe because I have made it for so long.. My husband calls it Polish Lasagna because its hearty and filling (and Im Polish.) Keep cooking!
Wow, good for you. Sounds delicious. Claudia, if the recipe isn’t a family secret, would love to give it a whirl. Happy Holidays.