La Gran Lasagna

Layer homemade meatballs, rich tomato sauce, four cheeses, and sliced eggs between fresh pasta sheets and bake until golden-brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1307 kcals 7842 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.4 grams 404.2 grams
Fat 83.8 grams 502.8 grams
Protein 70.9 grams 425.4 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Flour
for dusting
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
200
g
Parmesan
grated
4
piece
Egg
hard-boiled, sliced
500
g
Mozzarella
4 balls, roughly chopped
GrainsCereals
500
g
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves, roughly torn
4
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
3
tbsp
Parsley
fresh, roughly chopped
OilsFats
125
ml
Olive Oil
for the tomato sauce
30
ml
Olive Oil
for frying meatballs
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
1600
g
Plum Tomatoes
canned, whole

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry onions until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, seasoning, and basil, then simmer for 25 minutes until reduced.
  • Mix beef, pork, garlic, parsley, and one egg in a bowl and shape into walnut-sized balls.
  • Dust meatballs in flour and fry in olive oil until golden-brown, then drain on paper.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the base of a large ovenproof dish.
  • Add a layer of lasagne sheets and top with more tomato sauce.
  • Add parmesan, egg slices, meatballs, ricotta, and mozzarella.
  • Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce, meatballs, eggs, and cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes until the top is golden-brown.