Short Rib Lasagna
Ingredients:
Short Ribs
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
1 stick of Butter
1 Egg
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 Cup of flour
Lasagna pasta
4 stalks of Celery
1/2 cup Carrots
1/2 Onion
5 minced Garlic cloves
3 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 cups Beef stock
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup Tomato puree or Passata
28 ounce can Peeled tomatoes
Bay leaves
Thyme
Basil
Parsley
Lemon
Seasonings:
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg
Onion powder (optional)
Recipe:
-Start by seasoning your short ribs with salt and pepper
-Preheat oven to 350°
-add your short ribs to a pan on medium high eat and allow them to sear on each side until brown
-Remove your short ribs from the pan and add olive oil
-add diced onion, carrots, and celery to your pan and cook for about three minutes on medium heat
-Add tomato paste to pan and stir until slightly browned
-add minced garlic to pan and cook until fragrant
-add wine
-Add in chopped tomatoes
-add tomato purée or Passata
-Add in beef stock
-add salt, pepper and onion powder(optional)
-stir and bring to a simmer
-Add in your short rib bone facing up (if not deboned)
-Add thyme, basil, and bay leaves
-cover your pan and place in oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, checking occasionally to assure short ribs do not stick to pan.
-while meat sauce bakes in oven, you can make your béchamel(optional) and your ricotta cheese sauce as shown below
Béchamel:
In a sauce pan on medium heat, add butter, equal parts flour and milk, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until a thick milky consistency. Set aside.
Ricotta sauce:
In a bowl at ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, one egg, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
-once your meat has baked for 2 1/2 to 3 hours remove from oven and allow to simmer on stove.
-Remove Thyme, basil, bay leaves
-debone the short ribs. The meat should be tender to the point that bones fall off easily.
-shred short rib meat. You can do this with two forks.
-Add salt and pepper to taste.
-cover and allow sauce to simmer while cooking your lasagna noodles
-use preferred pan size (I used 9 inch by 11 inch pan)
-add meat sauce as your base then lasagna pasta, béchamel, ricotta cheese sauce, and then meat sauce again.
-Top meat sauce with mozzarella cheese then repeat this step two more times (3 layers of lasagna noodles), except for when you add your final layer of meat sauce do not top with mozzarella cheese just yet
-cover your pan and add pan to oven and allow to cook on 350° for 45 minutes
-after 45 minutes remove pan from oven and top with final layer of mozzarella cheese
-leaving off aluminum foil , place back into oven and allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes on 425°
-Occasionally check oven so that top layer of lasagna does not burn
-removed from oven and allow lasagna to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before garnishing with basil and parsley and serving.
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If you're looking for a lasagna recipe that takes comfort food to the next level, this Spicy Sweet Short Rib Lasagna is an excellent choice. What sets this dish apart is the careful balance between spicy and sweet elements, which enhances the depth of flavors throughout the layers. The use of short ribs, slow-cooked until tender, provides a rich and hearty meat sauce base that melts in your mouth. The preparation involves searing the short ribs to develop a caramelized crust, followed by simmering in a savory tomato-based sauce with hints of red wine, herbs like thyme, basil, and bay leaves, as well as aromatic vegetables such as onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. This slow oven braising allows flavors to meld perfectly, producing a sauce intense in taste but smooth in texture. The accompanying béchamel sauce, made by whisking butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, and salt, adds a creamy, velvety layer that complements the acidity of the tomatoes and richness of the meat. Meanwhile, the ricotta sauce, blended with parsley, egg, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, brings a fresh and tangy element balancing the heavier components. Layering these sauces with tender lasagna noodles and shredded short rib meat creates a multi-dimensional dish with melting mozzarella on top to achieve a golden crust after baking. For those interested in trying variations, adjusting the spice level with chili flakes or adding a touch of cranberry sweetness—as referenced in the inspirational "SPICY SWEET Short Rib Lasagna" concept—can give it a unique twist that highlights contrasting flavors. Also, careful attention to cooking times and layering order ensures the pasta cooks through while maintaining the creamy texture of sauces. Serving this lasagna after a 10-15 minute rest allows it to set, making slices clean and presentation inviting. Garnishing with fresh basil and parsley adds a herbaceous brightness that finishes the dish elegantly. Overall, this recipe is ideal for special dinners like pastanight or a cozy weekend meal. It combines rich protein, fresh herbs, and creamy cheese sauces to satisfy both the craving for comfort food and a gourmet experience. Use the detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions to guide your cooking, and enjoy a hearty meal that effortlessly impresses family and friends.
