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Scratch Lasagna

WeberWho
WeberWho Posts: 11,524
edited July 2019 in EggHead Forum
I purchased a used Kitchenaid mixer a few years ago on Craigslist. The main reason for purchasing the mixer was that it came with a couple pasta attachments. I kept the attachments but flipped the actual mixer as I had one already. So the attachments essentially became free when flipping the mixer. I guess that didn't give me much motivation to go and use them. They've just sat on the shelf for the past couple years. I figured I'd better at least try them out and see how they work. So I did a practice session making dough and figuring out how to use the attachments last Friday. I was planning to make lasagna for my mom's birthday on that Sunday. 



I made the sauce on the egg Saturday. That took about 7 hours to reduce down and thicken up.




Sunday was rolling dough.



Coming together Sunday evening.


My mom insisted that she still needed to bring something even though it was her birthday dinner. So she made a olive/jalapeño french bread. 



Lasagna coming off the egg.



Plated with an anchovy mustard vinaigrette salad. 



That was a lot of work for some lasagna. I definitely got some learning experiences out of it and what I should or shouldn't do the next time making it. My mom seemed to enjoy the meal. That's what counts.

Thanks for looking. 
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

Minnesota
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    My goodness! 

    Bravo!
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 7,362
    Wow, that looks fantastic.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Winner all the way around, I'm stuffed just looking at it!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    My lord, that looks delicious! The olive/jalapeno french bread looks superb, too. Bravo all around.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    ColtsFan said:
    My goodness! 

    Bravo!
    Thanks ColtsFan!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    johnmitchell said:
    Wow, that looks fantastic.
    Thank you Johnmitchell! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • CPARKTX
    CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
    Nice cook!  Looks great.
    LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    lkapigian said:
    Winner all the way around, I'm stuffed just looking at it!
    Thanks lkapigian! I got through 3/4 of my lasagna piece and I tapped out. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    StillH2OEgger said:
    My lord, that looks delicious! The olive/jalapeno french bread looks superb, too. Bravo all around.
    Thanks Stillwater! I told her not to make anything. I get a text a few minutes later telling me she's bringing jalapeño french bread. I wasn't going to argue over some olive/jalapeño french bread. I think that was favorite item on my plate.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    CPARKTX said:
    Nice cook!  Looks great.
    Hey thanks CPARKTX!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    That’s a beautiful lasagna. I know home made pasta is a bit more work, but I think the results are worth it. Well done.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Awesome cook, awesome post!! That plated lasagna serving is a thing to behold! Did you use Enrico's recipe? =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    SciAggie said:
    That’s a beautiful lasagna. I know home made pasta is a bit more work, but I think the results are worth it. Well done.
    Thanks SciAggie! The noodles do make it worth while. I enjoy Italian dishes every once in awhile. My wife could eat it every night. I'm excited to try out the fettuccine mixer attachment for her. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    Carolina Q said:
    Awesome cook, awesome post!! That plated lasagna serving is a thing to behold! Did you use Enrico's recipe? =)
    Thanks Carolina Q. Hard to compare my lasagna to his. Even with the same recipe. Mines not even in the same ballpark as his and Mollys. Those two have some real Italian magic. They essentially ruined lasagna for me. There's is so good. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
    @WeberWho Watch the Pasta Grannies channel on Youtube. There is some great cooking being done by some talented grannies. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173

    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    WeberWho said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Awesome cook, awesome post!! That plated lasagna serving is a thing to behold! Did you use Enrico's recipe? =)
    Thanks Carolina Q. Hard to compare my lasagna to his. Even with the same recipe. Mines not even in the same ballpark as his and Mollys. Those two have some real Italian magic. They essentially ruined lasagna for me. There's is so good. 
    Jealous. I've never been to CO, but it I ever make the trip, I'm eating at Carbonella Creations! 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • smokingal
    smokingal Posts: 1,025
    I really enjoyed reading this post and checking out the pictures.  Glad to hear your mom enjoyed the fruits of all of your hard work.

    I remember the first time I made my own pasta - spaghetti and cheese stuffed smoked meatballs.  I almost called it quits during the pasta rolling process, when I got a call for some work nonsense, only to return to the kitchen to find that my furry beast had yanked the freshly rolled dough from the table and encased himself like a feline cannoli.  I had to start over and it was so much work but worth it.
    It's "Smokin Gal", not "Smoking Al".
    Egging in the Atlanta GA region
    Large BGE, CGS setup, Kick Ash Basket, Smokeware SS Cap,
    Arteflame grill grate

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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Excellent my friend.. the finished product looks great. 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    That’s killer looking lasagna and your mom’s French bread looks delicious.  Great meal - thanks for posting. 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    SciAggie said:
    @WeberWho Watch the Pasta Grannies channel on Youtube. There is some great cooking being done by some talented grannies. 
    Thanks SciAggie. I bookmarked the channel. Definitely will be checking out their videos. Much appreciated. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    northGAcock said:

    I'm honored! Thanks NorthGAcock!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    Carolina Q said:
    WeberWho said:
    Carolina Q said:
    Awesome cook, awesome post!! That plated lasagna serving is a thing to behold! Did you use Enrico's recipe? =)
    Thanks Carolina Q. Hard to compare my lasagna to his. Even with the same recipe. Mines not even in the same ballpark as his and Mollys. Those two have some real Italian magic. They essentially ruined lasagna for me. There's is so good. 
    Jealous. I've never been to CO, but it I ever make the trip, I'm eating at Carbonella Creations! 
    It sounds like you've got an excuse to go now! If you ever do find yourself out that way it's worth the stop.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    smokingal said:
    I really enjoyed reading this post and checking out the pictures.  Glad to hear your mom enjoyed the fruits of all of your hard work.

    I remember the first time I made my own pasta - spaghetti and cheese stuffed smoked meatballs.  I almost called it quits during the pasta rolling process, when I got a call for some work nonsense, only to return to the kitchen to find that my furry beast had yanked the freshly rolled dough from the table and encased himself like a feline cannoli.  I had to start over and it was so much work but worth it.
    Thanks smokingal!

    I hear you about wanting to quit. It was pushing midnight Saturday night when I messed up the dough ball. I was positive I was going to be short on ingredients for making a new one. I was using some not so nice language at this point. I somehow managed just enough ingredients to make a second ball. I started looking for my keys for that midnight grocery run before I measured everything out though. I went out at 6:30 Sunday morning and bought ingredients for another dough ball if something didn't work out with the first one. The whole weekend ended up being dedicated to a couple pans of lasagna. Seems pretty strange when you think about it. 

    I wish all this came easy. Further from the truth. I'm glad I tried it. I've wanted to do it for awhile now. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited July 2019
    JohnnyTarheel said:
    Excellent my friend.. the finished product looks great. 
    Much appreciated JohnnyTarheel! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    mEGG_My_Day said:
    That’s killer looking lasagna and your mom’s French bread looks delicious.  Great meal - thanks for posting. 
    Thanks for looking mEggMyDay! 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    Great looking cook! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • JMJ
    JMJ Posts: 52
    Jesus, what a cook! What a meal! The effort you put into that must have made it all the better. Consider me inspired!
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  • marysvilleksegghead
    marysvilleksegghead Posts: 862
    did you ever have Enrico's lasagna at a frozen fest?  Yours reminds me of what his looked like, really good looking.
    Lrg 2008
    Mini 2009
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Excellent cook brother!  Kudos on your pasta.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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