Chocolate Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 each -3/4 cups flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 each extra large eggs
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 4 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp Grand Marnier
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt in a bowl and make a well in the center.
- 2
Add the eggs and oil in the center of the well and mix with a fork to form the dough.
- 3
Knead the dough for 15 minutes until it is smooth and shiny, adding more flour if necessary to keep the dough from sticking.
- 4
Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for half an hour.
- 5
Roll the pasta out by hand or with a machine and cut into eight 4-1/2 x 11-inch strips.
- 6
Cook two strips at a time in boiling salted water.
- 7
Cook just 20 seconds after the water returns to a boil.
- 8
Plunge the noodles into cold water to stop the cooking.
- 9
When cooled, place on towels in a single layer to drain.
- 10
Combine all filling ingredients and mix until smooth.
- 11
To assemble: Preheat oven to 425F with the rack in the upper third of the oven.
- 12
Generously butter an 8"x11"x2" pan.
- 13
Alternate layers of noodles, cheese filling, and chocolate, ending with a cheese layer.
- 14
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly colored.
- 15
Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes to solidify, then serve warm.