My Favorite Lasagna - Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta

[@Asimplepalate]

Forgot to mention the ricotta brand makes a huge difference. I've tested this recipe with several brands/types of ricotta, and the results blew me away when we used a super creamy ricotta - the brand I love is Belgioioso. Highly recommend using this or whatever creamy ricotta you can find :)

[@trulylynn9941]

I make my own ricotta cheese with fresh milk. I get it from a local organic dairy. I also just found elephant basil that is easy for anyone to grow. It truly is nice that you get to the point quickly. Time is precious to us all. Thank you for the amazing recipes. Native Granny from Florida 🌴👌😘

[@mariefricchione437]

Fresh ricotta is amazing!

[@EnlightnMe48]

🤔Elephants know how to economize herbs and garlic.​@@trulylynn9941

[@georgeannekaufman4867]

I like and appreciate how calm and self-assured you are.

[@GIJose-mw9zy]

My wife would make the absolutely best lasagna that I have ever had when I would return from deployments or lengthy missions. It is the best. Yet, this one sounds and looks fantastic! When you opened the oven, I could almost smell it. I am going to give this a try. Especially ricotta. I love my ricotta in lasagna. I will mix the ingredients into the ricotta. Keep up the great work! 😃👍🏽

[@Asimplepalate]

I really appreciate it! I hope you get to try it, it’s certainly my favorite. And thank you for your service! 💛

[@jimglatthaar4053]

Thanks for making the lasagna making process look so easy and unstressful.

[@Asimplepalate]

Love to hear it! It’s always a labor of love but doesn’t have to be stressful:)

[@Thewatcherinthering336]

Nice! When the lasagna came out of the oven it looked so delicious! It made me hungry! Keep up the great work!

[@Asimplepalate]

Appreciate it! :)

[@pattigill582]

Another perfect Italian recipe. So calm, and easy to follow. Simplicity and quality ingredients. Thank you. And puppy is sweet!

[@Asimplepalate]

I appreciate it so much! So glad to hear it. And thank you💛 His name is Hudson or "huddy" :)

[@derbuckeyetribe9789]

looks really yummy

[@buckeyedarren]

If it tastes half as good as it looks then it's a winner! My Lord. Now I'm hungry and I just ate.

[@Asimplepalate]

I appreciate it!

[@randyrussell5035]

Try spraying foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking

[@jimscullion7466]

Gotta try this......just made a Moussaka from scratch because I can never find a shop bought one I like and it was great.......this is next on my list because again I can never get a shop bought one that is just spot on......

[@TheChianello]

Tastefully done! Bravo!

[@billmeloche4918]

OMG! That looks Fabulous:) Never made lasagna before, but I will give it a try...Thank you

[@amgymrat4546]

Huddy ricotta!!! Looking for the cheese tax 🤣 lasagna looks absolutely delicious 🤤 great shots ❤

[@Asimplepalate]

Always there for the cheese tax 😂

[@jennwanders]

ahhhh so cheesy, i love it!!! Also, I need your amazon storefront because I need all of your kitchen things!

[@Asimplepalate]

Soon soon! Appreciate the support 💛🥰

[@geordiejones2]

Yet another amazing recipe from 'A Simple Palate' this is not home cooking its restaurant grade food, really looking forward to making this, i may serve it with a green salad. Thanks again Bethany Chris (In UK)

[@Asimplepalate]

I appreciate it so much, Chris! So glad you’re enjoying the recipes 😊

[@geordiejones2]

@@Asimplepalate Hi Bethany Just an update on your amazing Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta. It was a lovely day here in the UK yesterday but i did not fancy doing a Barbeque so thought it would be a great time to try your dish. Well i was under a little pressure as my mother in law was coming . Well all went well and i served it with a green salad. Its a MIRICLE !!! my mother in law loved it and asked for the recipe ! Trust me this is great praise from this lady indeed. Thanks so much, Chris.

[@Asimplepalate]

@@geordiejones2 That means so much, Chris! Thank you so much for sharing. Thrilled your mother-in-law was impressed - speaks a lot about your cooking skills as well! :) This made my day to see. Feel free to leave reviews on the recipe too! It always helps our website:)

[@geordiejones2]

@@Asimplepalate Hi Bethany, im a 57 year old guy and only just got used to KZbin, i will ask my kids how to do a review, to which i will be saying how Ricotta in your recipes makes all the difference. Chris.

[@Asimplepalate]

@@geordiejones2 Means a lot to hear, Chris! No pressure on the reviews:) The support is so appreciated.

[@EnlightnMe48]

That tap on the wall is pretty neat-o❤

[@jazzman9469]

New subscriber and love your videos!!! As an Italian cook myself, your recipes are very impressive; keep up the good work! On a side note, spray the underside of your foil with olive oil spray to help the food from sticking during cooking.

[@Asimplepalate]

I so appreciate the support! And yes saw someone else mention that too, totally will do that from now on :) Thanks again!

[@HT-rq6om]

The Bolognese recipe is absolutely great! I followed your recipe with the meat trio, the carrot and Parmegiano rind in the sauce and made the Lasagna - we loved it! Thank you for sharing.😊

[@Asimplepalate]

I appreciate it so much!! It’s truly one of my favorites of all time, always happy to hear when others enjoy it 🥰

[@jamesdonahue4084]

I'll watch later, but your calmness-serenity-is so compelling. An old man is smitten. 😊

[@Asimplepalate]

Thank you so much, James!

[@johncornell3665]

Wow Bethany, that looks amazing. Pretty fancy water faucet you have there. Thanks for presenting!

[@Asimplepalate]

Thank you so much, John! i appreciate you watching!

[@LearningPointsDD]

I like Lasagna. Your Lasagna recipe looks very delicious. Nice recipe, friend.

[@Asimplepalate]

Thank you so much!

[@amandamartinez4346]

Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@lmdny]

I just came across your channel and I’ve been binge watching your recipe videos! I’m really hungry right now 😂 I’m definitely going to try these recipes! Thank you for sharing! It’s nice to try different takes on recipes!! Ps. Your dog is adorable 🥰🩷

[@Asimplepalate]

That means so much! Glad to hear they are binge-able😂 thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed Hudson our dog in the video too!

[@Freedomridingcompany]

Can't wait to try this one. This week.... Great job on the video.

[@Asimplepalate]

Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it!! I just made it this weekend :)

[@saturdaydinnerswithang6439]

Love that Zwilling pro and the shoutout 👏👏 Beautiful Lasagna!Great work!

[@Asimplepalate]

Thank you Angela!! 🥰 the knife is amazing!

[@jcburgeson]

An awesome masterpiece. 👏

[@pamelasloan1664]

This was sooo delicious its now in my weekly rotation I just love it

[@Asimplepalate]

I'm so glad you enjoy it!!

[@mariasieders9439]

This looks really good. I must admit I do make my lasagna with béchamel sauce. I’ve finally perfected and found my lasagna recipe, it’s only taken me about 55 years! 🤣 BUT now I have to try yours. Looks so good. I’ve never used ricotta before, so really keen to try this. Thank you. I’m a fan from Sydney Australia. PS could you use parchment paper under the foil to stop the cheese sticking to it?

[@Asimplepalate]

All good if you love a good béchamel sauce! It works in lasagnas, I just personally think the bolognese can do without it. Would be interested to hear your take on this one if you try it! And yes, also saw someone mention spraying oil on it. Will have to try those:)

[@Jimmy-j6k]

❤❤❤ YOU ARE SO ELOQUENT AND GORGEOUS 😊AND YOUR COOKING STYLE IS SO AWESOME!!❤😂🎉😊

[@Asimplepalate]

You're so kind, thank you for the support and kind words!! Truly appreciate it! 😊

[@leestebbins5051]

Rolling fresh pasta sheets is worth the extra effort. That being said, a puddle of beautiful marinara on the plate around the lasagna would be divine.

[@Asimplepalate]

oh nothing beats fresh pasta! Agreed :)

[@LarisaBayaMomo]

The dogo is always the bast part of the kitchen. ❤

[@Asimplepalate]

They are💞

[@HT-rq6om]

It looks delicious! I am no fan of bechamel sauce in Lasagne myself. 😅And I appreciate that you do not refer to food as ‚comforting‘ which is said across so many cooking channels. Really annoying how they all seem to parrot whoever put that silly term out there.

[@Asimplepalate]

hahah well I'm sure I have said that at some point! But I appreciate the support! Glad to hear there are more people who do not prefer bechamel in lasagna! I thought I was alone😅

[@raydemos1181]

you might want to oil each lasagna noodles with olive oil before boiling , that is another way to keep them from sticking together

[@biggyrat1313]

We also use ricotta, rather than bechamel. Lasagna is heavy enough without the extra richness. We love lasagna in this house!

[@Asimplepalate]

Love to hear it! If you use the right ricotta, a super creamy one, you don't need the bechamel. And I agree, it's already rich enough!

[@cardcomm91]

I agree on the bechamel sauce. I've had lasagna w bechamel in restaurants and to me it never lives up to homemade lasagna with ricotta

[@Asimplepalate]

Appreciate the support on that lol, it’s good it’s just too much for me personally!

[@donaldjameson]

Spraying the bottom of the foil with your favorite spray oil like Pam or olive oil will stop the cheese from sticking to the foil. All of your recipes look delicious.

[@Asimplepalate]

Yes several viewers have shared that with me about the oil! im going to do that next time:) thanks so much!

[@DosHemperor]

So trying to compare my steak spaghetti recipe with whatever the internet gave me by searching for " ground steak spaghetti " I got only got good recipes for Bolognese. Anyway, the internet is wrong. Using Ground Steak for spaghetti is great. Try it use ground sirloin. Hi Yaw!

[@EnlightnMe48]

This might be Sunday's lunch. My lasagna construction varies. You ever use pepperoni?

[@Asimplepalate]

I’ve not added pepperoni! Hope you get to try it😊

[@AnthonyMazzola-v2o]

looks great. no parsley?

[@Asimplepalate]

I love basil so much so it's my top choice, but you could of course add parsley if you like!

[@edduke8527]

I have sprayed the underside of the foil with a light coat of PAM to reduce the stick!!!!

[@Usmanabbasi123-o9r]

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[@tekela508]

..beautiful job if you spray the foil with pan spray nothing sticks to it just saying

[@Asimplepalate]

yes, a few have shared the same I'll be doing that next time I make it ;)

[@dianneferraro7969]

Rub some oil on the foil so the cheese doesn't stick to it

[@nicknicholas3186]

Where was Drew? Id like to see you with 500k subs ;-)

[@Asimplepalate]

Appreciate that so much! And drew will be back in the next video 🙃

[@x-dah-t-er8779]

That puts a damper J. Oliver’s bolognese I think he does a white sauce with leeks , nearly a bechamale, huh that’s British I guess

[@Asimplepalate]

Jamie is known for doing some out of the box Italian recipes😂 he put goat cheese in a lasagna and I lost a lot of trust in him lol

[@x-dah-t-er8779]

No we can be in the same boat, I have made a pumpkin goat cheese lasagna, and it’s sad the reaction it got anyway, this one is good, really good nut I think dried herbs and frozen spinach going in the ricotta, lazy for tomorrow?! It’s Jamie’s bolognese in it though supposed to have baby back ribs in it! 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@lindawatson8795]

Spray your foil! Great video

[@Asimplepalate]

Noted! ill do that next time, thanks so much :)

[@lindawatson8795]

@@Asimplepalate your so welcome!!!

[@lilianalongo8986]

I like it very much...but this is more Neapolitan Lasagna...same ingredients except we don't use so much basil and eggs! No garlic! And the sauce is not so thick...

[@Asimplepalate]

It's by no means an authentic bolognese lasagna :) it's why I called it an Italian-American version. Also the sauce is super thick because it was cold, so it was stiffened up from chilling.

[@mopsydaisy]

amazing nails

[@civicinfluencers8117]

Spray the foil and it won't stick to the cheese.

[@Asimplepalate]

Totally doing that next time!

[@rbiv5]

I grew up like you eating lasagna with ricotta. I have to disagree with your take on lasagna with béchamel. It is far superior to ricotta especially when made right and with the appropriate quantity of béchamel. In fact, it's not even close.

[@tonydaddario4706]

Yep, you need a light touch with the bechamel but bechamel you need with the addition of nutmeg which helps cut the overall richness. Tbf this is an American Italian version so expect the excess of cheese. ;) Next level, make it with thinner freshly made pasta as the dried stuff is usually far too thick.

[@Asimplepalate]

It has an incredible taste, but I layered mine so thin and it still was too rich. But you’re welcome to disagree. And also I was specifically speaking about bolognese lasagna :)

[@mariasieders9439]

I think I’ve found the best béchamel sauce recipe. Not sure how traditional it is though.

[@rbiv5]

@@mariasieders9439 Where my family is from outside Naples, Italy, ricotta is used instead of bechamel. Same I here for Calabria and Sicily. There is a great Italian website called "giallo zafferano" that features Italian recipes. They also have an English translated youtube channel. They have a great recipe for lasagna with bechamel.

[@debbiezullo7056]

I definitely prefer the Ricotta. Last time at a restaurant friends said oh they make great. Lasagna has the best Chamel sauce. I literally almost threw up. I took two bites. They must’ve put so much nutmeg in it. It was disgusting. Ricotta you can’t screw up.❤

[@jimscullion7466]

Lasagna that is....not moussaka....

[@GinaSiracuse]

Lasagne Bolognese doesn't have ricotta! I just got back from Bologna, and I've had many conversations with chefs and professional cooks, so you're NOT making lasagne Bolognese

[@Asimplepalate]

@@GinaSiracuse I’m fully aware, as mentioned in this video I don’t like bechamel in bolognese lasagna. So I did it, as Frank Sinatra says, “My Way”🙃