5 pounds bone-in English-style short ribs, meat and bones separated
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped medium
1 carrot, peeled and chopped medium
1 celery rib, chopped medium
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Vegetable oil spray
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1onion, minced
1garlic clove, minced
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11/2 cups water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil spray
8 Curly-edged lasagna noodles (7 ounces), broken in half
Salt and pepper
1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces)
11/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese (21/2 ounces)
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1 large egg
1 (24-ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from its casing
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (1 pound)