Lasagna Alla Vodka

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:08:51 GMT

Step 1

Yield Serves 6

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions. Reserve 11⁄2 cups of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. When oil shimmers, add shallots, garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, until paste is incorporated and turns dark red, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Stir in vodka and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and pesto to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Add butter, stirring to melt. If your sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta cooking water, 1 tbsp at a time, as needed. Simmer until flavors are melded, about 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and basil. Remove pan from heat.

Step 5

Spread 1⁄4 of sauce in 9″ x 13″ baking dish. Top with lasagna noodles, overlapping to create even layer. Dollop half of ricotta, half of spinach and then another 1⁄4 of sauce. Repeat noodle, ricotta and spinach layers, and add another 1⁄4 of sauce. Top with noodles to cover, and finish with remaining sauce. Sprinkle provolone over top.

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Discard foil and bake until cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes. Top with Parmesan and fresh basil, and serve.

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