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Wafu Lasagna

Wafu Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 2 T
    Olive Oil
  • 3 T
    Garlic
  • 1/2 c
    Basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp.
    Fresh Oregano
  • 1 tsp.
    Chili Flakes
  • 2.5 lb.
    Ground Pork
  • 2 T
    Soy Sauce
  • 1 T
    Unagi Sauce
  • 1/2 c
    Tomato Paste
  • 1 T
    Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 T
    Sugar
  • 1/2 T
    MSG
  • 2 T
    Miso
  • 16 oz.
    Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 c
    Parmesan, grated
  • 1.5 T
    Sesame Oil
  • 16 oz.
    Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • Whole Basil Leaves, fried, for garnishing
  • Kosher Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Curly Lasagna Noodles, cooked as needed

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sauté garlic, herbs and chili until fragrant and add ground pork, breaking apart and cooking through.

Add tomato paste, soy sauce, unagi, red wine vinegar, sugar and MSG. Simmer for a few minutes, adding water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, combine ricotta with Parmesan, miso and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper for taste.

Trim lasagna noodles to fit desired pan size. Layer by starting with meat sauce, pasta, mozzarella and a few spoonsful of ricotta mix. Repeat to each 6 layers, ending with cheese. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until cheese melts and lasagna is heated through. Slice to desired size. Garnish with fried basil.