Chocolate Lasagna

14 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • pasta
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • Filling
  • 4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack in the upper third of the oven.
  2. 2
    Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt in a bowl and make a well in the center.
  3. 3
    Add the eggs and oil in the center of the well and mix with a fork to form a thick dough.
  4. 4
    Knead the dough for 15 minutes until it is smooth and shiny, adding more flour if necessary to keep the dough from sticking.
  5. 5
    Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for half an hour.
  6. 6
    Roll the pasta out by hand or with a machine and cut into eight 4 1/2 x 11 inch strips.
  7. 7
    Cook two strips at a time in boiling salted water.
  8. 8
    Cook just 20 seconds after the water returns to a boil.
  9. 9
    Plunge the noodles into cold water to stop the cooking.
  10. 10
    When cooled, place on towels in a single layer to drain.
  11. 11
    Combine all filling ingredients (except chocolate) and mix until smooth.
  12. 12
    To assemble: generously butter an 8 x 11 x 2 inch pan.
  13. 13
    Alternate layers of noodles, cheese filling, and chocolate, ending with a cheese layer.
  14. 14
    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly colored.
  15. 15
    Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes to solidify, then serve warm.

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