Spagonza Recipes

ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE / PAN DI SPAGNA

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 320F (160C) Grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) cake pan (springform if you have one).
• In a medium bowl sift together the flour and corn starch. Set aside.
• In a large bowl or stand up mixer add the eggs and sugar and beat for 15 minutes, add the vanilla and beat another 2 minutes.
• Gently fold half the sifted flour into the beaten eggs and combine, then add the remaining flour and gently fold until smooth and completely combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

BEST LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining parsley and salt., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

BAKED SPASAGNA BY CHEDDAR'S

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. Place in large mixing bowl.
• In another mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, ricotta, half-and-half, mozzarella, oregano, basil, white pepper, garlic, salt, and half the Parmesan cheese.
• Add above cheese mixture to the spaghetti. Using hands, mix gently until spaghetti is evenly coated with mixture.
• Rub a 9x13 glass baking dish with the olive oil.
• Gently place spaghetti mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, remove foil and place dish on cooling rack for 10 minutes.
• Cut into six-eight squares and top with meat sauce below, or your favorite meat or marinara sauce.
• Meat Sauce.: Heat a heavy saucepan on medium heat for five minutes.
• Add ground beef and stir to break up clumps. Cook till meat is browned well. Drain meat and set aside.
• Add onions and garlic to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about five minutes, or until softened.
• Return reserved meat to pan, along with spaghetti sauce, salt, oregano, basil, sugar, red wine and romano cheese. Stir well to combine.
• Bring mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.