Open Lasagne with Rich Tomato and Onion Sauce

An elegant open lasagne featuring a rich tomato and onion sauce layered with fresh pasta and a creamy cheese sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1090.2 kcals 2180.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.2 grams 122.4 grams
Fat 71.1 grams 142.2 grams
Protein 51.3 grams 102.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
ml
100
g
30
ml
Parmesan
grated for topping
GrainsCereals
250
g
Lasagne Sheets
fresh, cut in half and cooked
Liquids
30
ml
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves, chopped
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
piece
Basil
fresh leaves for garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Seafood
4
piece
Anchovies
drained and chopped
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
400
g

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry chopped onion until softened.
  • Add chopped garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Stir in tomato purée, 400g canned cherry tomatoes, and 30ml white wine.
  • Simmer the tomato mixture for 4 minutes before stirring in fresh basil and seasoning.
  • Heat 150ml double cream in a small pan until simmering.
  • Simmer cream for 3 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in 100g grated parmesan, nutmeg, and seasoning.
  • Place a spoonful of tomato sauce on two plates and top with a cooked pasta sheet.
  • Repeat the layers of sauce and pasta, finishing with tomato sauce.
  • Top with chopped anchovies, extra parmesan, cheese sauce, and basil garnish.