Lasagna with tomatoes in its own juice

10 servings

90 minutes

Lasagna with tomatoes in its own juice is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomic passion. Its roots go back to Bologna, where the traditional lasagna recipe has been passed down through generations. Aromatic minced meat, tomatoes in their own juice, and melted cheese create a rich, harmonious flavor that combines the acidity of tomatoes with the tenderness of the sauce. The lasagna sheets soaked in béchamel sauce give the dish a velvety texture, while the baked cheese adds a golden crust. This dish is perfect for both family dinners and festive tables. Lasagna reveals its flavor with each layer, filling the home with the warmth and coziness of traditional Italian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 530
• Proteins: 27.4g
• Fats: 28.6g
• Carbohydrates: 40.8g

Ingredients

• Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 300 g
• Minced meat: 500 g
• Plum tomatoes in their own juice: 750 g
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Garlic: 8 clove
• Onion: 1 head
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Processed cheese: 200 g
• Salt: to taste
• Milk: 750 ml
• Wheat flour: 3 tbsp
• Butter: 50 g
• Cheese: 300 g
• Bay leaf: 1 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop parsley and onion finely, press garlic. Fry in a deep pan with vegetable oil. Add minced meat and fry again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 8 cloves
   • Minced meat: 500 g

2. Add tomatoes (peeled and chopped), tomatoes in their own juice (if large, chop them), and processed cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Plum tomatoes in their own juice: 750 g
   • Processed cheese: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. For the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add flour. Mix thoroughly. Add milk and mix thoroughly again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
   • Milk: 750 ml

4. Add salt and bay leaf. Boil on low heat for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Bay leaf: 1 piece

5. In a deep dish or tray, spread a little sauce. Lay down a layer of sheets. My sheets needed to be poured with boiling water. Then add the filling and a bit of sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 300 g
   • Minced meat: 500 g

6. We layer as many layers as the height of the mold and the amount of filling allows. I ended up with four layers of sheets and three layers of filling. My mold size is 20*30 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ready-made dry lasagne sheets: 300 g
   • Minced meat: 500 g

7. Pour sauce over the last layer of sheets and cover with grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 300 g

8. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes. When the cheese is golden brown, it can be taken out.