Buffalo Lasagna

Name: Buffalo Lasagna with Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground buffalo (or bison); 1 tsp fennel seed; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp dried Calabrian chili; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 Tbsp Blend #9; 1 Qt yellow tomato, diced; 1 cup yellow onion, small dice; 2 Tbsp garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; pinch chili flake; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt; 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cup buffalo mozzarella; 1 cup pecorino; 8-10 lasagna sheets, par cooked; 2 Tbsp picked parsley

with Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

Buffalo Lasagna with Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

Recipe by Derick Kuntz

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Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour

Chef Derick recommends pairing Sangiovese or Blend 24 with this fun twist on a classic dish. The high acid in the tomato sauce complements the subtle tannin structure in both of these wines. The aromatics in the ground meat also brings out the subtle spice in the wine.

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Ingredients

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GROUND BUFFALO
1 lb 1 ground buffalo (or bison)
1 tsp 1 fennel seed
2 Tbsp 2 olive oil
1 Tbsp 1 garlic, minced
2 Tbsp 2 tomato paste
1/2 Tbsp 1/2 kosher salt
1/4 tsp 1/4 dried Calabrian chili
1/2 cup 1/2 red wine
1/2 Tbsp 1/2 Blend #9
YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE
1 Qt 1 yellow tomato, diced
1 cup 1 yellow onion, small dice
2 Tbsp 2 garlic, minced
1/4 cup 1/4 olive oil
pinch chili flake
1/2 tsp 1/2 black pepper
1/2 Tbsp 1/2 kosher salt
2 Tbsp 2 fresh oregano, chopped
2 Tbsp 2 fresh parsley, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
2 cup 2 buffalo mozzarella
1 cup 1 pecorino
8-10 8-10 lasagna sheets, par cooked
2 Tbsp 2 picked parsley

Directions

GROUND BUFFALO
In a heavy-bottomed sauce pot on medium heat, add olive oil
Add fennel seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1-2 more minutes
Add ground buffalo
Cook until browned
Add Spice Blend #9, salt, calabrian chili, and tomato paste
Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the tomato paste is caramelized
Add red wine and cook until dissolved
Cool before using
YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE
In a large sauce pot on medium heat, add olive oil
Add onions and garlic, and sweat for 5-6 minutes
Add tomato, salt, pepper, and chili flakes
Turn to low heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes
Add herbs and pull fromthe heat
Cool before using
ASSEMBLY
In a baking dish, cover the bottom with a layer of tomato sauce
Top with a layer of pasta sheet
Add a layer of meat and cheese
Top with tomato sauce
Repeat this process 2 more times
Top with pecorino
Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until hot
Rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions
Garnish with parsley

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Pairing Suggestions

Chef Derick recommends pairing Sangiovese or Blend 24 with this fun twist on a classic dish. The high acid in the tomato sauce complements the subtle tannin structure in both of these wines. The aromatics in the ground meat also brings out the subtle spice in the wine.