Nowthat’samore!When Lance Basscelebrated his weddingtoMichael Turchinhe used one word to describe it — “unique” — and the menu was just that. With the help of close friend Robert Earl, owner of Buca di Beppo, the couple enjoyed a heart-shaped lasagna created just for their special day.
Buca di Beppo was the couple’s first choice to cater their wedding, Bass tells PEOPLE. “Michael and I have always loved going to Buca di Beppo, so when we found out they provided catering services, we were absolutely thrilled. We love to entertain and the food you serve your guests can make or break a party. The entire process was seamless, from the formal tasting and dish selection to the presentation elements on our special day.”
Lance and Michael proved to be very hands on in planning theirDecember 20th nuptialsdown to the last yummy details. “They were both very involved. Lance and I have been friends for years so I was thrilled and honored just to be apart of their special day. Getting to know Michael was a pleasure, especially being able to see what a loving and devoted couple they are,” Earl says.
If you’d like to bring a little Italian love home this Valentine’s Day, check out the exclusive recipe for David Springett’s romantic pasta dish below.
Buca di Beppo’s Heart Shaped LasagnaBy Corporate Executive Chef David Springett
9 Inch Heart-Shaped Cake Pan1 ½ cup ricotta cheese1 whole beaten egg2 tsp. of minced garlic½ tbsp. of chopped parsley1 box of lasagna noodles¾ cup of marinara sauce1 ½ cup of Italian cheese blend2 tsp. Parmesan cheese2 cups of meat sauce
1.Combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic and chopped parsley in a bowl to make the ricotta filling.2.Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and drain.3.Spread 1/4-cup marinara sauce in bottom of an 8-inch heart-shaped cake pan. Cover marinara sauce with 1 layer of lasagna noodles (trimmed to fit pan). Evenly spread 3/4 cup of the ricotta filling on the pasta sheet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend over the ricotta filling.4.Cover the cheese with a layer of lasagna noodles and even out the filling under the noodles gently with your hands. Ladle 1 cup of meat sauce over the pasta sheet and spread it evenly over the pasta. Sprinkle 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles. Evenly spread 3/4 cup of the ricotta filling over the noodles. Top ricotta filling with 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend.5.Cover the cheese with another layer of noodles and even out the filling under noodles gently with your hands. Ladle 1 cup of meat sauce over the noodles.Sprinkle 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce. Wrap top of pan with plastic wrap first, then aluminum foil.6.Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 1 hour, 25 minutes.7.Remove from oven, uncover and evenly pour 1/2 cup marinara sauce over top. Sprinkle 1 cup Italian cheese blend over top. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.8.Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, serve and enjoy!
—Tara Sherman
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