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Frank's Rustic Lasagna (Frank Style)
A hearty, cheese‑laden lasagna built with browned pork ribs, spicy Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato‑wine sauce. Layered with dry lasagna noodles, Pecorino, Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta, then baked covered and finished uncovered for a golden crust. Perfect for a comforting dinner and great for leftovers.
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Critical Success Points
- • Browning the pork and sausage to develop fond
- • Deglazing with white wine to lift caramelized bits
- • Long, gentle simmer of the sauce (1.5 h)
- • Covering the lasagna with foil for the first bake
- • Resting the lasagna 30 min before slicing
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard if needed.
- • Handle raw pork with clean hands and sanitize surfaces.
- • Oven will be 350°F – use oven mitts when removing foil.
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