Lasagne Bolognaise and Vegetable Twist
4
servings30
minutes45
minutes1910
kcal1
hour15
minutesLasagne is one of the most emblematic dishes of Italian cuisine, and this version revisited by Cuizette gives it a modern twist. Imagine generous layers of homemade bolognese sauce, a light béchamel sauce, and pasta alternated with roasted vegetables and cheese for a perfect marriage of tradition and innovation.
Ingrédients
- For the bolognese sauce :
400 g ground meat (beef or beef/veal mix)
1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
400 g crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf, thyme or oregano
- For the béchamel sauce :
50 g butter
50 g flour
500 ml milk
1 pinch nutmeg
Salt and pepper
- For other layers :
12 lasagne sheets
200 g roasted zucchini (cut into thin slices)
150 g mushrooms sautéed in garlic
100 g grated mozzarella
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the bolognese sauce:
In a frying pan, sauté the onion, carrot and celery with the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the minced meat and brown. Add the garlic, tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Add the herbs, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes. - Prepare the béchamel sauce:
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir to form a roux. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Thicken over medium heat. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. - Prepare the vegetables:
Toast the zucchini slices in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, until lightly browned. Pan-fry the mushrooms with a clove of garlic. - Assemble the lasagne:
Preheat oven to 180°C. In a rectangular dish, start by spreading a thin layer of béchamel sauce. Alternate layers of lasagne sheets, bolognese, vegetables and béchamel sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of béchamel. Sprinkle the top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan. - Cooking :
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version: Replace the meat with lentils or a mixture of finely chopped vegetables.
- Save time: Prepare the bolognese and vegetables in advance for express assembly.
This revisited classic lasagne is a perfect balance between the richness of Italian flavors and the lightness provided by vegetables. Ideal to impress your guests or to treat the whole family to a convivial meal.
