Go Back
+ servings
Print

Lasagna made by Nonna

Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author Vincenzo's Plate

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!

Video