Carnevale Lasagna

Prep Time: 25 min

Inactive Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min

Total Time: 1 hr 45 min

Servings: 8

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • Mini Meatballs:
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb lean ground pork
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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  • Quick Skillet Tomato Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Pinch red chili flakes
  • 1 jar (24 oz) strained puréed tomatoes (passata)
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
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  • Assembly:
  • 12 oz fresh sheets lasagna (6 sheets)
  • 3/4 cup Filippo Berio Ricotta and Tomato Pesto
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Mini Meatballs: Mix together beef, pork, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, milk, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll into 1/2-inch mini meatballs.
    • Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook meatballs in batches for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
    • Quick Skillet Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and chili flakes for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened slightly.
    • Assembly: Preheat oven to 400˚F. Ladle 1/2 cup tomato sauce into greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Place 2 lasagna sheets on top, trimming to fit if needed. Ladle one-third of the tomato sauce, 1/4 cup pesto and half of the meatballs over top. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
    • Place 2 more lasagna sheets over top. Layer remaining tomato sauce, pesto, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over top.
    • Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

     

    Tip: Add a splash of red or white wine to the tomato sauce if desired.