Chocolate Lasagna

Ingredients

• pasta
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Filling

• 4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
• 1 pinch salt
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack in the upper third of the oven.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt in a bowl and make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and oil in the center of the well and mix with a fork to form a thick dough.

4. 4

   Knead the dough for 15 minutes until it is smooth and shiny, adding more flour if necessary to keep the dough from sticking.

5. 5

   Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for half an hour.

6. 6

   Roll the pasta out by hand or with a machine and cut into eight 4 1/2 x 11 inch strips.

7. 7

   Cook two strips at a time in boiling salted water.

8. 8

   Cook just 20 seconds after the water returns to a boil.

9. 9

   Plunge the noodles into cold water to stop the cooking.

10. 10

    When cooled, place on towels in a single layer to drain.

11. 11

    Combine all filling ingredients (except chocolate) and mix until smooth.

12. 12

    To assemble: generously butter an 8 x 11 x 2 inch pan.

13. 13

    Alternate layers of noodles, cheese filling, and chocolate, ending with a cheese layer.

14. 14

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly colored.

15. 15

    Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes to solidify, then serve warm.