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Lasagna
  • MaryPoppins25
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    I am making lasagna but I have no ricotta or cottage cheese or sour cream lol. Can I just layer some cheese down? I have marble and parmesan. If I do just put the cheese down I don't need any egg right? Sorry I usually make it with ricotta but forgot it :( I also have slices of swiss...
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,241Member
    It won't taste the same w/o the ricotta.  but you can make homemade ricotta VERY easily!  and pretty fast...
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  • MaryPoppins25
    Posts: 1,686Member
    Hmmmm but what kind of ingredients @bellabefana? I def will if I have them on hand!
  • MaryPoppins25
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    Darn we only use 1% milk and have no cream :( or cheese cloth lol
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    you can use 1%, if I'm planning to make it, I use whole milk, but I have used 2% before.  As for the cheese cloth, you by any chance have any old fashioned diapers?  The flat ones, not the pre-folded, they make a great cheese cloth sub, if you don't have those, a strainer and cheap paper towels work too.
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  • MaryPoppins25
    Posts: 1,686Member
    I have a strainer and paper towel c:
  • MaryPoppins25
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    Care to share your recipe @bellabefana? :D
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    sure...let me hunt it down...
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  • irishlassirishlass
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    i just use bechemel (sp?) sauce! flour and butter in a pan then add milk til its the desired consistency. add a little salt pepper and grated cheese to taste :)
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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    O.K., here are two...but they both have stuff you may not have on hand...

    #1  3 1/2 quarts milk (whole preferred)
          2 cups 1/2 n 1/2
          1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
          4 oz unflavored goat cheese (optional)

    Whisk milk, 1/2 n 1/2, and vinegar.  Insert a candy thermometer so it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan and over low hear bring to 170 degrees, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching/sticking.

    Line a colander or strainer with damp cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.

    As the milk mix approaches 170, it will begin to separate into solid curds and liquid.  Scoop out the curds with a slotted spoon and put into the strainer.  Allow the curds to drain at room temp for 1 hour, if you're using the goat cheese blend it in now.  Transfer to a one quart container and refrigerate.  Should last about 3 days...

    #2  2 quarts milk
          1 quart buttermilk or sour cream

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until curds separate about 2-5 minutes.  complete as in #1 above.

    You can make "buttermilk" with lemon juice as a substitute if you don't have any...just google "buttermilk substitute"
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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,241Member
    you can also google homemade mozzarella...I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like fun to make, especially if you let the kiddos in the kitchen, you have to "pull" it like taffy.
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  • PhDMommyPhDMommy
    Posts: 714Member
    Ohh I've never made it but I have been thinking about making mozzarella as soon as I have some time.  I did a quick search and came across this and thought it might also be helpful: The Food Lab: Fresh Ricotta in Five Minutes or Less
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  • toadintheholetoadinthehole
    Posts: 1,036Member
    irishlass said:

    i just use bechemel (sp?) sauce! flour and butter in a pan then add milk til its the desired consistency. add a little salt pepper and grated cheese to taste :)



    ^^^^ how i do mine too!
  • MaryPoppins25
    Posts: 1,686Member
    Ok so I didn't have the ingredients to make ricotta :( but I am familiar with the sauce @Irishlass recommended so I tried that. I added marble and parmesan to it and the after it's layer I sparkled a bit more cheese on top. Its in the oven now getting all gooey mmmmm
  • toadintheholetoadinthehole
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    @eapple let us know how it went :-)
  • MaryPoppins25
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    It was soooo yummy!
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    great!  improvising works almost every time!
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  • MaryPoppins25
    Posts: 1,686Member
    Yes it really does @bellabefana but I'm really really glad I didnt just lay cheese down lol
  • AnonUser25
    Posts: 547Guest
    This thread has made me want to make lasagna lol good thing I'm going grocery shopping tonight! :)
  • jacigirl6354
    Posts: 199Member
    Cream of mushroom soup also works
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