Name: Cheesy Ramen Lasagna (Elevated)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lbs Beef short ribs; 1 bottle Dry red wine; 4 cups Beef broth; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 4 cups Whole milk; 1/4 tsp Nutmeg-ground; 15 oz Whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup Gruyère cheese-shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese-grated; 2 Egg yolks; 6 Packages of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

Recipe tier

Braised Short Rib
2 lbs 900 g Beef short ribs
1 bottle 750 mL Dry red wine
4 cups 960 mL Beef broth
1 1 Bay leaf
1 tbsp 15 mL Tomato paste
Béchamel Sauce
1/4 cup 60 mL Butter
1/4 cup 60 mL All-purpose flour
4 cups 960 mL Whole milk
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Nutmeg-ground
Cheese Mixture
15 oz 425 g Whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup 240 mL Gruyère cheese-shredded
1/2 cup 120 mL Parmesan cheese-grated
2 2 Egg yolks
Ramen
6 6 Packages of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

Equipment

Dutch oven
9x13 inch baking dish
Large pot
Saucepan
Mixing bowl

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Sear Beef short ribs on all sides in a Dutch oven. Remove ribs and set aside.
Deglaze the pot with Dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add Beef broth, Bay leaf, and Tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 3-4 hours, or until short ribs are fork-tender.
Shred the short ribs and set aside, reserving the braising liquid.
Make the Béchamel Sauce: Melt Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in All-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in Whole milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with Nutmeg-ground.
Cook Ramen noodles according to package directions, but slightly undercook them (about 2 minutes less than recommended). Drain well.
In a bowl, combine Whole milk ricotta cheese, Gruyère cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Egg yolks. Mix well.
Spread a thin layer of the braising liquid (reduced if necessary) in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Layer 1/3 of the Ramen noodles over the liquid. Spread 1/2 of the Cheese Mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/3 of the shredded short rib. Drizzle with 1/3 of the Béchamel Sauce.
Repeat layers: Ramen noodles, Cheese Mixture, short rib, Béchamel Sauce.
Top with the remaining Ramen noodles and drizzle with the remaining Béchamel Sauce. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.