How to Make Lasagna | Timballo Teramano
No one does it quite like Nonna. This antique lasagna recipe is the ultimate pasta dish with a twist and it will change your life! Furthermore, enjoyed by my family for generations, it is created with an almost infinite number of hand-made crepes and filled with mince, cheese, freshly simmered tomato sauce…and a little more cheese. There is only one rule when making this stupendous Italian family recipe: Add as many layers as you can!
This lasagna recipe is made with lots of love so follow Nonna’s instructions and play a part in the rich Italian tradition of making lasagne for your next special occasion, or just because!
Watch Nonna’s Lasagna (Timballo Teramano) video recipe:
Timballo Teramano made by Nonna Igea
Vincenzo’s Top Tip To Make Lasagna
NOT too long!
Don’t cook the meat for too long or it will dry out. Remember, it will have another chance to cook through in the oven!
Nonna’s Tip To Make Lasagna
Careful with the amount of sauce
Be careful not to use too much sauce as it will make the lasagna recipe very soggy!
NO spaces uncovered!
Ensure that there are no uncovered spaces by adding as many crepes as needed.
Lasagna made by Nonna
Equipment
- Medium size saucepan
- Medium size fry pan
- knife
- Chopping-board
- Non-stick tray
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- For 6 pax
- 30-35 Fresh crepes
- 3 Large mozzarella
- 200 grams Parmigiano reggiano 2 cups
- 600 grams Mixed pork & Veal mince 1.3237 lb
- ½ Onion chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil EVOO
- 2-4 Fresh basil leaves
- Pinch Salt
- Butter
- 1 L Fresh tomato passata 4 cups
- 1 Egg for the lasagna filling
Instructions
- First, follow my recipe: How to make crepes to make your deliciously light crepes which will form the layers of your lasagne recipe.
- Dice up 3 large balls of mozzarella into cubes and put them to the side.
- Put the saucepan on a medium heat and once it warms, add 3 spoons of extra virgin olive oil and the chopped onion. Let this simmer for a few minutes, then add the tomato passata.
- Stir the sauce using a wooden spoon and leave to cook for approx. half and hour.
- Place a medium size fry pan on medium heat and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Once this has begun to warm up, add in the mincemeat, breaking it down with a fork.
- Sprinkle a few pinches of salt into the mincemeat and keep breaking it up. Let this cook for a few minutes or until brown.
- Line the baking tray with butter using a single cube to spread it all over. This will prevent the lasagna from sticking to the tray when it is cooking.
- In a separate bowl, crack an egg and whisk well. Then, add 2 x pinches of salt and 50ml of milk. Mix once again.
- Once the sauce and mince have each started to cool, you can commence assembling the lasagna.
- Before you start assembling the lasagna, pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees celcius.
- How to Assemble the Lasagna Recipe:
- Line the bottom of the baking tray carefully with your freshly made crepes.
- Then, line the sides of the tray with another set of crepes, making half cover the side of the tray, and the other half should then fold over the edge.
- Add as many crepes as you need to ensure there are no spaces uncovered!
- Sprinkle lots of cubes of mozzarella onto the bottom of the baking tray, then add a few large spoonful’s of tomato sauce.
- Using a spoon, add some mincemeat to this layer, sporadically – it doesn’t have to be too much.
- Next, add a generous amount of grated parmigiano cheese …and keep adding!
- Dip a crepe into your egg milk mix that was prepared earlier and then let the excess drain off.
- Place this crepe on top of the first layer, then dip another crepe into the mix and use it to create your first layer.
- Repeat steps 3-7 until all your crepes are finished (or your lasagna is so tall it is the height of the tray!)
- On every second layer, add a few small cubes of butter as this will help to keep the ingredients moist once the lasagna recipe is cooking in the oven, and it also adds extra flavour!
- Once you have reached the final layer, fold the crepes that were over the edge, back on top of the lasagna, covering it up nice and tightly.
- Using a large spoon, drizzle extra tomato sauce on top and spread it thinly – don’t pour it on as it will make the lasagna soft and wet – and add a few extra pieces of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Make up to 6 slits through the lasagna using a sharp knife and pour a small amount of the egg/milk mix into each one. This helps the lasagna recipe to cook through really well.
- Cook the lasagna in the oven at 180 degrees celcius for approx. 1hr.
- E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!
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E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate… Enjoy!
How to serve Lasagna (Timballo Teramano)
Let it rest for just a minute or two, and then cut up as many slices as you like to share with family, friends, and by now, your own HUNGRY belly!
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So wheres the recipe for the crepes??!
Here is the link to the crepe recipe, https://www.vincenzosplate.com/how-to-make-crepes/ do let me know how it all goes! Happy cooking.
Hi! Could I assemble this the night before I bake it?
Ciao Sandra! Yes, you can absolutely assemble this lasagna the night before baking it! 😊
Assemble the lasagna as instructed, but don’t add the final tomato sauce layer or the mozzarella on top yet—save that for just before baking.
Cover the tray tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
When you’re ready to bake, let the lasagna sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes to take the chill off.
Add the final tomato sauce layer and mozzarella just before placing it in the oven.
I hope this is helpful! Please let me know how it turns out!
Tried this yesterday, it was really great! Took some time to get the crepes perfect, but then it was easy. Will definitely make it again!
Sounds like a fantastic treat! Perfecting those crepes can be a bit tricky, but it sounds like you nailed it! So glad you enjoyed it, and looking forward to you making it again!
just like my Nona made thank you
Hello my friend! I’m so glad it brought back memories of your nonna’s cooking! There’s nothing like a lasagna made with love. ❤️