Semolina Lasagna With Spicy Amatriciana

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semolina flour
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 4 cups of thinly sliced onions
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper (to season)
• 6 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• cooking spray
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped into cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Recipe

• 1 to prepare the pasta, pour flours in a food processor and spin for 30 seconds. add 1/3 cup of water, 2 tbs oil, and eggs in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. with processor running, slowly pour mixture into the food chute, processing just until dough forms a ball. turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly 5 times. shape dough into a disk. dust lightly with flour, wrap in plastic wrap, and let stand for 30 minutes.
• 2 divide dough into 6 equal portions. working with one portion at a time, roll dough into a 20x4-inch rectangle. repeat with remaining dough to form 6 sheets.
• 3 to prepare sauce, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp. add onion, 1 tbs oil, and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until browned. add 1/2 cup water and tomatoes, bring to a boil. stir in crushed red pepper, salt, & pepper. reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
• 4 bring 6 quarts water and 1 tbs salt to a boil. slowly lower 1 pasta sheet into boiling water; cook 1.5 minutes. carefully remove pasta with a slotted spoon and place in a pan with a damp towel. repeat process with all six pasta sheets.
• 5 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 6 place 1 pasta sheet on each of 6 individual baking dishes lightly coated with cooking spray. layer each of the three cheeses and sauce while folding the piece of pasta back & forth. bake at 350°f for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 7 notes:
• 8 *i also added some extra parmesan cheese on the top near the end, turned the oven up to a broil to crisp up the cheesy top quickly.
• 9 *this works well as a make ahead or freezer meal.
• 10 *the smoky flavor of the bacon in the sauce makes the dish.