Food52’s Resident Sugar Man Rick Martinez brings the cheese in this week’s episode of Sweet Heat. He shares a decadent lasagna with crispy pancetta, velvety ragu, perfectly cooked pasta, and drippy, melty cheese. Make this for your grandma and it’ll surely make her cry tears of joy! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3mmzWR6For more food, design, and Choco content from Rick, follow him on Instagram @rick_andrew_martinezLooking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:02:42 Mirepoix Action00:03:41 Good Flavor Takes Time00:06:02 Perfecting the Pasta00:07:09 Layer Away00:10:19 Ready For a Slice Off...PREP TIME: 30 minutesCOOK TIME: 4 hours 30 minutesSERVES: 8INGREDIENTS1 pound ground beef, preferably not lean2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing3 ounces pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/8” pieces1 large celery stalk, cut into 1/8” pieces1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/8” pieces1 large carrot, cut into 1/8” pieces8 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided2 dried bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmegKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/4 cup double-concentrated tomato paste1 cup dry white wine2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, preferably San Marzano3 large sprigs basil1 large Parmesan rind1 pound dried lasagna noodles (I prefer the wide and short noodles)2 cups whole-milk ricotta1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, divided8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 2 cups grated)SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.