Potato & mushroom lasagna

9 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2.00tablespoonolive oil
1.00largeonion; minced
2.00ounceprosciutto di parma; finely chopped
2.00tablespoonminced shallots
½cupfinely-chopped parsley
1.00poundsassorted wild and exotic mushrooms
1(chantrelles; oysters, shiitake, lobste
2.00tablespoonminced garlic
2.00tablespoonchopped basil
1.00tablespoonchopped fresh oregano
cupdry white wine
poundscanned crushed tomatoes -; (to 2 lbs)
16.00ouncefresh ricotta cheese
1.00largeegg
½poundsgrated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
½poundsgrated mozzarella cheese
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
2.00poundsassorted potatoes; peeled, and
1sliced thin lengthwise
1(potatoes; such as idaho, new potato
1sweet potatoes etc.)
½cupheavy cream; plus
¼cupmilk
1fried basil leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 13- by 9-inch rectangular baking dish. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.

When the oil is hot, saute the onions and prosciutto for about 4 minutes or until the onions are wilted and slightly caramelized. Stir in the ½ cup parsley, shallots and mushrooms. Saute for 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the garlic, basil and oregano. Strain the mushrooms and reserve the liquid. Place the liquid back into the pan and reduce until the liquid forms a glaze, about 5 minutes. Scraping the sides occasionally to loosen any particles. Add the wine and follow the same process. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper. Add the mushroom mixture to the sauce.

In a mixing bowl, combine the Ricotta cheese, egg, remaining parsley, ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Mozzarella cheese.

Season with salt and pepper. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. To assemble, spoon a small amount of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place a layer of the potatoes on top of the sauce. Spread the cheese over the potatoes. Repeat layering until all the ingredients are used. Mix the cream with any remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the top of the lasagna. Cover the lasagna. Bake for 40 minutes covered and 10 to 15 minutes uncovered, or until the lasagna is golden brown and set. Remove the lasagna from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Place a portion of the lasagna in the center of the plate. Garnish with grated cheese and fried basil leaves. This recipe yields 9 servings.

Recipe Source: EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1B25 broadcast 03-17-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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03-17-1998

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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