Crazy Lasagne: Lasagne "Cacate" de Modica

Mario Batali

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali

Show: Molto MarioEpisode: St. Martin's Day

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  • on November 30, 2011

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    I loved this dish! It was quick, easy, and delicious. I am however, confused by the cooking method. Adding the meat with the tomatoes and wine eliminates the caramelization that would occur if the meat were browned first and then the liquids were added separately. The directions given "boil" the meat. Do I have it wrong? I would love to make this again.

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  • on March 14, 2011

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    Unique flavor to a traditional lasagna. The fennel really makes it pop. Had this at a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Worth the effort!

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  • on February 20, 2011

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    This was a hit with my family and friends. Modified EVO quantity with ricotta and it turned out delicious. Couldn't find the Caciacavallo and substituted with Asagio. It did take more than 30 minutes to prepare but no worry as it was fun preparing it.

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  • on January 20, 2011

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    This was the best lasagna our family ever had. I replaced the red wine with Pinot Gris, I put only 2 tbs of Lucini premium select extra virgin olive oil in the ricotta mixture, I added some ricotta salatta to it, to make it a little salty, I did not put the fennel seeds and I paired it with spring mix, arugula and spinach salad. It was delicious. My boys could not even talk, they were so busy eating. My husband said: I can take that for lunch tomorrow, and skip my favorite sandwich, for a change! Great compliment to me and to Mario, thank you!

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  • on August 02, 2010

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    Mario this is sooooo delicious! It is now our favorite Lasagna.
    It was fast and easy. I made a big pot of it and well there was barely enough left for leftovers. Everyone love it! I made a Caesar salad and a loaf of garlic bread with it. Also, I could not find Cacciacavallo cheese so, I used a mix of mozzarella, Smoked Provolone, Asiago, Parmesan, Romano & Fontina cheeses. It was delicious!

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  • on February 03, 2010

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    I enjoyed making and serving this dish. I agree with another reviewer that it is a bit messy. Next time I will probably break up the Lasagne noodles. The sauce was awesome and the fennel seeds really adds to the flavor.

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  • on August 11, 2006

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    I love this sauce recipe- the wine and fennel seeds add a wonderful flavor. I used fennel sausage which was lovely. I agree that perhaps it will turn out less heavy without the oil in the cheese mixture. The one problem is that it is really quite messy to serve and eat. I ended up layering it in a pan and slicing it for more ease.

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  • on January 04, 2006

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    Probably the best lasagne I've ever served...

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  • on December 21, 2005

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    I've probably made this dish more than anything else I cook. Even my hard-to-please father loved it. Delicious.

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  • on December 12, 2005

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    I used smaller noodles for my 3 yr old to handle better, but this is a great one.

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