I gotta say, as an Italian i'm enthralled with your recipes, especially the pizzas, to me its fascinating how you manage to be so pragmatic and at times, especially with this Lasagna, be so creative and novel in regards to undying classic dishes like this one, excellent content.

@stefanopassa7027

Жыл бұрын

da italiano dovreesti dire che se fai una lasagna del genere in italia ti picchiano

I made this recipe after work this week and let me just say: This was easily the greatest lasagna I’ve ever eaten. The homemade ricotta was amazing, the texture of the noodles was spot on, the fresh mozzarella on top was a game changer, the Italian sausage added so much depth and the sauce was incredible. It took me from the time I got home from work to my bed time (about 5 hours) to complete the entire recipe for me (an average home cook). If you are not too experienced I recommend doing this on the weekend. Every single step is 100% worth it. I generally alter recipes to make them my own but this is the first time I can confidently say that this recipe is PERFECTION. I normally am not too excited about lasagna but this version was so good. Thank you Brian!

@MRSketch09

Жыл бұрын

So my question, were you able to find the noodles he mentioned, or did you have to wing it?

@Rhino88888888

Жыл бұрын

@@MRSketch09 I could not find the no boil noodles, so I used regular and soaked them in water for 5 minutes. Seemed to work very well!

@mikemento5617

Жыл бұрын

@@MRSketch09I made this last night…I bought the no boil noodles off Amazon. Very much worth it

@DanskiV2

Жыл бұрын

"Noodles"...

@bitburg40

Жыл бұрын

@@MRSketch09 I just made fresh semolina pasta sheets. You don’t even have to blanch them.

If you want the sauce sweeter instead of sugar grate in some carrots in the begining. That makes the sauce sweeter, smoother, thicker.

@DarkAquaVII

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right! ❤

@sahej6939

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would use carrots or thick carrot 🥕 juice

@FoulOwl2112

10 ай бұрын

Roasted beets would work well too l bet

@Cicero-ri8ke

10 ай бұрын

Not a good idea

@jamo3976

8 ай бұрын

Gotta try grating carrot next time

Made this last night for my family and it was hands down the best Lasagna I’ve ever had. This lasagna is very structurally sound and has a good bite to it where most others end up overly soft and mushy. Just an FYI for anyone making this, it does take a long time especially for the average home cook. I spent about 4-5 hours making it.

I always hated “American” lasagne growing up because of the grainy texture of supermarket ricotta, and then I learned that a real lasagne Bolognese is made with béchamel and I’ve loved that version ever since, made with real bolognese sauce and spinach pasta sheets. And…then I learned that putting ricotta in a lasagne isn’t actually just an American thing because the Neapolitan lasagne has it! That one is made with chunks of sausage and sliced meatballs with a Neapolitan ragu and real ricotta, and it’s frickin delicious. I do wish we would learn to make them the right way. That being said, the fact that you made your own ricotta makes this “mom” version something I would totally scarf. Can’t do the gritty stuff!

@PM-oe5mk

Жыл бұрын

If you use whole milk ricotta you won't get that gritty texture. It's hard to find whole milk ricotta at the regular grocery, but Whole Foods does carry it.

@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc

Жыл бұрын

I agree with that American version ricotta. The texture isn't too appealing

@50sKid

Жыл бұрын

@@PM-oe5mk depends on the brand though

@Heymrk

Жыл бұрын

All "Italian food" originated in the USA. Grainy lasagna is likely the original way it was made by poor Italian immigrants in NYC and Boston, only later to be refined by high-end chefs into something more.

@50sKid

Жыл бұрын

@@Heymrk Italy has a culture that dates back thousands of years 🤦‍♂️

Been using Chef John's lasagna recipe forever, excited to try a new recipe. Thanks, Bri!

@BrianLagerstrom

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it stacks up.

@AbdulKhan-ul7th

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianLagerstrom nice pun

@HawkGirl69

Жыл бұрын

Chef Johns lasagna is hands down my favorite but I would love to try Brian’s as well.

@foxesamu

Жыл бұрын

Ina’s is amazing too, the goat cheese is a genius addition

@69adrummer

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That one has got me thru the years. What is that video, like 12 years old by now?!?! wow

Just made this tonight for my family. Absolutely amazing! The homemade ricotta was so amazing! Won’t buy store bought again. The flavor was amazing! 10/10 Bri! I’ve tried most of your recipes and they never disappoint. Your dedication to get the recipe right before you post a video is what sets you apart from other food KZreadrs. Keep it up!

Made it. In my official rotation. Been trying to find a lasagna recipe that ticked all the boxes and this was it. FOLLOW THE RECIPE. Don't go rogue. Wife and father, both Italian, loved it. Although it spurred a furious debate with the wife about the correct pronunciation of ricotta; she was wrong. Brian, you really do something interesting...you bring in some obvious next level (pro) techniques and I feel it teaches me not only how to cook something that tastes good (what my family wants) but also teaches me some serious skills I can apply to other dishes (what I want). Please keep it up. Great stuff, sir.

You’ve really won me over! Appreciate you not trying to hit whatever is trendy but rather demonstrate your version of a solid classic. Did the beef stew and I must say that recipe is fire! Looking forward to trying this one!

I cannot express how much I look forward to the derpy dance at the end. Thank you so much for bringing us great food!

My favorite cooking channel on KZread (and I follow a lot of them). This looks so good. Making your own ricotta seems pretty simple, gonna definitely try it soon.

I appreciate your videos so much you have no idea! You're taking me from a bland home cook to making some seriously tasty stuff for me and my girlfriend. Also the fact that you add in tid-bits explaining why you use one thing over another really helps me understand what the ingredients are doing for the dish. Thanks a ton!!

I just made this for dinner tonight and it was soo good! You are adorable the way you exude youth and frivolity with how you approach food and enjoy it. I don’t cook at all and your recipes have me back in the kitchen! I am so glad the algorithm led me to your channel! Keep ‘em coming ❤ and I’ll keep watching, likening and cooking! 🎉

Looks amazing. I can’t wait to make this. Thank you for all your hard work!!! ❤

Finally! A no-boil lover! It doesn’t matter if I am making it at home for myself or making a $265 portioned tray for a restaurant I am using no-boil! And I’m glad I watched to the very end, I’m a sauce fiend! Love that extra helping of sauce 🤤

Man, your channel is just fantastic. For so many reasons I won't name right now because I'm supposed to be working, but just know, you're goated.

I love this technique! I always soak my noodles for like 5 minutes and it always turns out perfect! Thanks for sharing Brian ♥️

Best chef on KZread IMO. Please keep making more recipes!

I did not realize it was so easy to make ricotta at home. I just made a fresh batch of dough for pizza (thanks, it's good stuff) but as soon as we eat all the pizza I'm definitely trying this one next. Looks delicious.

This looks delicious! Adding this to next weeks meal prep!

I love your commentary, recipe choices, and your inspiration, Brian! I've enjoyed more than a few of your videos!! Excellent!! Thanks for High-Fiving my passion of homemade cooking!

Hey Bri! Lasagna was already on the menu for tonight when this video popped up, perfect timing. Love the homemade ricotta, super easy to make and very dope, thanks for another awesome recipe. Also not ashamed to say that I have been putting a touch of sugar in my pasta sauce for years. Just took the 'sagna out the oven...can't wait to EAT THIS THING!

Love that you made your own cheese mixture ! The rest of the recipe is right on ! THANKS !

Lasagna!!!! Yesss!!!

This is the lasagna i need!! I hate when the meat is in big chunks love the oven browning method and that you broke the meat down into tiny crumbles! Plus, that ricotta looked so delicious. Def trying this one out!

@BrianLagerstrom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@adamh1228

Жыл бұрын

meat particle size makes such a difference, i started putting my meat in a little food processor i have to take it down to the size of aquarium gravel consistently, and it makes so much of a difference

@ethansiew61

Жыл бұрын

I have gotten a similar result by cooking the beef on low while stirring (to break it up into small bits that don't clump) before turning the heat up to finish. If I have time, I will lower the heat afterwards and continue to cook the beef until it is fully browned and crusty.

@ryanp6999

Жыл бұрын

@@adamh1228 Potato mashers work, also. Probably not as well as the food processor, but less of a mess to worry about.

@69adrummer

Жыл бұрын

You have GOT to put some elk burger in in place of store bought ground beef!! SO amazing!! damn

Wow, looks delicious! I’m saving this recipe! 😋

Hi Brian 👋🏾. My roommate Paul and I just bought all the ingredients to make this Lasagna tonight for friends, and will follow every step. We hope it comes out just as good as yours. Thanks for making great cooking vids and can’t wait for more. We will keep you updated on the results.

@joshuajohnson2419

Жыл бұрын

@BrianLagerstrom it was amazing good. Making the cheese was so easy.

Love this approach, Brian!

There aren't many things that are traditional Italian about this, but at the same time it's a great and practical recipe for everyone. Thanks.

Made this tonight, it was so good. Thank you, once again, for a delightful and delicious recipe. 🎉

Made it just now including the homemade ricotta. Very proud of it and smells delicious. Now have to wait for 30 minutes. Thx Brian

Got to try making lasagna yesterday and followed this recipe as much as I could. Despite missing some ingredients, and this being the first time I've ever tried making lasagna ever, this was the best lasagna I've ever had.

The home made ricotta was terrific. I happily baked a quiche tonight (french style with homemade pâte brisée and a ring tart) with the leftovers of the ricotta and onions that I caramelized on low heat. Extremely delicious !

Sincerely, thank you for this recipe! It just works!! I googled what to substitute ricotta with, since I don’t have it in store nearby here. It turned out amazing, literally the first time in my life I succeeded in this, and I appreciate that I never have to have a store bought lasagna again 😊❤

Made it and the family loved it! Thank you

After taking notes and watching this video a few times, I made this today...And WOW! Even my very picky 6 year old loved it!! My wife said, "That was the best lasagna I have ever had!" I followed this recipe 100%. Including making the ricotta. I'm honestly a little bummed the ricotta came out so amazing because there is no going back. It was worth the hour it took to make it. I will probably use this meat sauce recipe for other pasta dishes going forward because it was spot on! Thanks, Brian, for all the work and sharing it with everyone, the way you simplify things and make them easily repeatable is amazing. I even made your grilled chicken breast recipe for lunch today for the second time and it was perfect like the first.

Yesterday i went to my italian pasta maker shop, bought some homemade lasagna sheets, a beautiful triangle of Parmesan, some ricotta without gums & additives (i'll make it myself another time, i donlt have the requested thin fabric), some grounded pork.... And man, these are all in my hot oven at the moment... The smell is divine... And tonight's dinner is gonna be just fine. Thank you a lot for sharing all of these wonderful receipes ❤

Holy cow! Another amazing success from Brian. Made this tonight and it was perfect!

This looks awesome we'll try it out tomorrow! Thanks for all the great content

I made this for dinner tonight and, wow, was this good! Great recipe.

I cook a lot and to be honest, lasagna always intimidated me. So for a Valentine surprise to my husband I made your lasagna for him after watching you a dozen times lol. The ricotta came out perfect, I also tasted it with the raw egg too, but I got my egg freshly layed an hour before I made it so no worries there. Absolutley delicious! I am a neat cook, oh no, not today... after 3 hours, and 2 huge dogs under my feet (unusually beautiful day in VT, and they are inside, but love to be outdoors) in a lil kitchen waiting for cheese or anything to hit the floor. Hubby approved he said, "Was the best he has ever had"! The lasagna gets an A+ with me for sure. The only issue I had was I think my pan was a bit larger, could have used more ricotta and the only noodles I could find were shorter in length so had an inch gap on both sides. And when I make it again (it is so worth it) I will shred all my cheeses the night before & maybe do ricotta then as well. Your lasagna recipe is "Superb" no surprise there! Thank you!

As a mom cook, I am always looking for good recipes & techniques to make dishes better. I will definitely be trying this lasagne!

Having started watching you recently, I love that you don't skimp on the garlic. I'm used to adding like 2x the garlic on most recipes.

I made this tonight. It's next level. Crazy good.

This just screams comfort food to me! My family is gonna love this recipe.

Amazing! We were on the same wavelength! I just bought items to make a lasagna, popped on KZread to watch while cooking, and there you were on the top of my KZread list, ...making lasagna! Yum! You're the best! Thank you!

That is the dance of someone who knows, beyond the shadow of any doubt, that his dish is an absolute banger.

Thanks for this great recipe! Lot's of fun to make and absolutely delicious! Your recipes haven't let me down! Appreciate all your work and your great videos!

I'm drooling! Keep up the great content!

What a beauty!!!!!! I can't wait to make this one. This is special. I must admit I was holding my breath for your oven. I wouldn't have been so brave without a nice layer of foil as a drop sheet. Thanks for encouraging us to try the oven ready noodles. I always wondered but never had the nerve to try them.

@karenfox1671

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again on the ricotta tutorial. AND, Congratulations on reaching 800K!!!!!!! Go and celebrate!

Made this for my husband and he said it’s the best he’s ever had! Appreciate your posts and for making me look like a champ in the kitchen!

@BrianLagerstrom

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Awesome video Bri, that lasagna looks delicious!! Gonna have to try this one out soon.

You are a maestro my friend. You've given me so many cool little tips that I never would've thought of on my own. This channel will eventually blow up to multiple million subs.

welcome back, Happy New Year!

Buttery polenta cooked in whey is pretty good, especially if you acidulated with lemon!

Brian, thanks for the great recipe. This is easily the best lasagna I've ever made (and the best ricotta). You rock!

Always learn something new in your videos! Love the browning meat under the broiler idea. 😊

Yes! looks incredible

This is channel most inspiring me to cook stuff right now.

I've tried all the lasagna pasta ways, and I agree, the no boil are the way to go!

Made this recipe today and it was delicious!

Looks really good. I like to make my ricotta with lemon juice instead of vinegar. I like the citrus tones and it goes well with any tomato based applications.

Glad you showed the diff between homeade and store bought riccotta (sludge).....huge diff...and its pretty easy as you demonstrated... Nice video....Bri!

I prepped this recipe last night and cooked it tonight and it was FANTASTIC. That homemade ricotta was AMAZING and totally elevated the lasagna to the next level. Now I'm ruined and will always compare any lasagna I get to this one.

Excellent recipe and portions freeze well to boot.

I made this lasagna yesterday, and it was hands down the best tasting lasagna I have ever made! The homemade ricotta and the sauce were the keys! Thank you so much - love your videos

@BrianLagerstrom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it worked out for you.

Looks awesome can’t wait to try it.

You always make the process of preparing your dishes look super easy!! I don't know that I'll ever be ready to make homemade ricotta the way you do, but, again, you do make it look so simple! Thanks!

@shellymiller1248

Жыл бұрын

I’ve made it this way for years- it’s seriously easy

I'm making this soon, thanks, Bri

I'm so so so glad I discovered your super easy method of making homemade ricotta (in your 3 cheese ravioli vid). It's incredible! I don't think I'll ever bother buying grocery store ricotta again. Thank you, Bri!!

this is the Las recipe i've always wanted!! i love ricotta and this looks so doable!!

Very similar to what I have come to make - I am sure yours is wonderful. I love your show, you have never let me down. Something you might want to try is using lemon juice for the ricotta, then you can use the whey to add a little protein and lemon zip to the next loaf of bread you make. It works especially with a sweeter bread like challah.

World class! Bravo!

Best Lasagna I've ever made. Thanks, Brian

This looks amazing.

That looks really good.

I look forward to trying my hand at homemade ricotta. My family will lose. Their. Minds! They are huge ricotta fans…

You sir are by far the best cook on KZread!

I have Serious Eats for my Bechamel lasagna, and now I have this for my nostalgic classic! Thank you!

I add diced carrots and celery to my sauce, and definitely you’ve got to reduce it down! I’ve never made my own ricotta, but I will once I’m making lasagna this fall. I also like to sneak veggies into the ricotta mixture. I’ll grate zucchini or even blanch baby spinach and cut it up. Thanks for the info!

This looks delicious Brian! My favorite lasagna recipe is from Chef John.

Excellent job!

Awesome recipe!!

I made a lemonade kind of drink getting the whey before. It was creamy and surprisingly good

I want to make a lasagne for my Dad since he gave me pasta rollers (for the Kitchen Aid) for Christmas! Looking forward to making a gorgeous ricotta as you have done. Thank you again!

Thanks, Chef 👨‍🍳 Bry. This lasagna meal is my favorite 😍❤🙋‍♂️☝️🧀🍽😋

Double thumbs up for this one. We've been making ours pretty much just like this ever since we made your ricotta for the cheese ravioli recipe. Before that I always made lasagna without cooking the noodles, but it used cottage cheese. That was a recipe my Grandmother found at least 40 years ago. No need to soak the ordinary noodles, they cook up just fine. I much prefer the noodle and dish consistency when they are cooked inside the sauce, vs the restaurant style slippery lasagna that slides around as you try to eat it. Maybe I could have saved you 5 iterations 🙂

I love lasagna and that looks absolutely amazing and delicious

I loved everything but specially the homemade ricota, I will try that❤

My husband is from Italy and I make a mean lasagna but never made homemade ricotta = game changer!!!!!!!!!!!

Sono contenta di aver visto suo canale🌞ho provato fare le Lasagne e le ho trovate squisite.Grazie per la ricetta 🌹

Cant wait for you to hit 1M subscribers. Cheers. Love your content

❤ This lasagna recipe definitely going to try itI also saw your chili recipe and decided to subscribe looking forward to more videos

This is almost identical to the lasagna my mom and grandmother (and in turn myself) make. We use a regular sauce instead of meat sauce(although I prefer the meat sauce) and store bough ricotta. Everything else is the same. Also, you can just use regular "boil" lasagna without boiling or even soaking it. Just put it in dry it'l come out the same as the no boil ones.

Made this recipe for the first time today. It is so good, best lasagna I have ever made. The only things I did differently was added mushrooms and 1-2 Tbsp of Italian seasoning into the sauce. 10/10 would recommend everyone to make.

Look how far you’ve come since your first video! Keep up the good work Bri!

You should have 5 million subs... your vids are informative, original, and entertaining.... Oh, and the food is tops. Keep it up brother :)

I made this today. Thanks for all your effort with this video. It was really easy to follow. The meat browning technique is awesome. I didn't have white vinegar for the ricotta and used lemon juice instead; turned out great. Banging recipe.

@samanthajohnson5258

4 ай бұрын

Hi, how many portions would you say you got out of this lasagna?

My mom never used ricotta or cottage cheese. She just used any cheese she had on hand. I always loved it! I need to try this version though.

Awsome recipe, congrats!