Not your typical meat filled lasagna, and not your
cheese filled. This is surprisingly filled with a variety of fish!
LASAGNA
| 1 BOX (16 ounces) LASAGNA NOODLES 1 ½ LBS COOKED FISH – your favorite, such as cod, sea bass, monk fish, crabmeat, lobster meat or shrimp, all cut into bite size pieces or chunks | 1 CONTAINER (32 ounces) RICOTTA – drained, whole milk 4 TBS ITALIAN GRATED CHEESE – your favorite, Parmesan or Romano GROUND NUTMEG – to taste |
| A FEW SPRIGS OF FRESH BASIL – torn | 2 EGG – lightly beaten |
| SALT – to taste | FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste |
Cook pasta according to directions, al dente. (This is the only time I add a little, very little, olive oil to the pasta water. It helps to keep the noodles from sticking together.) Drain on damp towels and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the remailing ingredients for the filling, mix well and set aside.
SAUCE
| 1 CAN 28 ounces) TOMATO PUREE | ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL |
| 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced | PINCH HOT PEPPER FLAKES – to taste |
| FEW LEAVES FRESH BASIL – minced | 1LB SHRIMP -peeled, deveined, chopped |
| ½ CUP HEAVY CREAM –more to taste | 1-2 TBS BUTTER – unsalted |
Prepare sauce: In large saucepan combine tomato puree (or your own homemade sauce, if you prefer), olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, basil. Over medium-high heat bring to a slow boil, occasionally stirring. Reduce heat to low and then allow to simmer for about 15 minutes. Add chopped shrimp and continue to cook for a few minutes longer until the shrimp is fully cooked. Remove from the heat, add butter and cream, mix well and set aside.
PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º. LIGHTLY GREASE A 9X13-INCH BAKING PAN.
Spread sauce evenly over the bottom and cover with one layer of the cooked lasagna noodles. Spoon some sauce over the lasagna and top with some filling spreading evenly. Continue layering until everything is used., ending with noodles topped with sauce.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbly and brown at the edges. Let rest for about 15-20 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with some freshly grated cheese, if desired or a small amount of shredded freshly made whole milk mozzarella.
Serves 8-10
BUON APPETITE!
Ancora 
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