Meatball lasagne

Ingredients

500g pork and veal mince
35g (1/2 cup) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)
1 egg, lightly whisked
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 x 400g btl Napoletana sauce
10 dried lasagne sheets
200g thinly sliced smoked ham
250g (2 1/2 cups) coarsely grated mozzarella
375ml (1 1/2 cups) water
25g (1/3 cup) finely grated parmesan
Fresh basil leaves, extra, to serve

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Mushroom and Taleggio macaroni cheese

20g dried mixed forest mushrooms
2/3 cup boiling water
375g orecchiette (or other short pasta)
65g butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 cup milk
200g brown mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to serve
150g taleggio, diced (see Note)
50g stale sourdough bread, finely chopped
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil


*** Taleggio is an Italian washed rind cheese. It has a strong aroma but a mild taste. There is no need to discard the rind as it will impart flavour. You could replace the taleggio with another washed rind cheese ***

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Pork and Sage Cassoulet

1 cup (200g) dry white beans
2 tbsp olive oil
500g Pork Sausages
500g Pork Spare Ribs, rind removed, cut into 3cm pieces
1 brown onion, coarsely chopped
1 large fennel, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
2 x 400g can diced tomatoes
2 cups (500ml) chicken stock
2 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 tbsp sage finely shredded
2 dried bay leaves
2 cups (140g) stale breadcrumbs, (made from day-old bread)
Thyme sprigs, extra, to serve


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Baked Mac & Cheese with Marinara

Ingredients

1 pound macaroni, cooked and drained
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh marinara sauce
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter


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