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Lasagne with Broccoli and Sausage

17/11/2023

The lasagne with broccoli and sausage are a delicious encounter between the rusticity of the meat and the sweetness of the broccoli, all enclosed between layers of pasta and enriched with a creamy béchamel. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 250 g lasagne (fresh or dry that require cooking)
  • 400 g sausage (preferably fresh)
  • 400 g broccoli
  • 400 ml béchamel
  • 150 g grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cook the broccoli: Clean the broccoli, divide into florets and boil in boiling salted water for about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still crunchy. Drain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the sausage: Remove the sausage casing and crumble it into a pan with a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic. Sauté until the sausage is well cooked and lightly golden.

  3. Combine the broccoli and sausage: Remove the garlic and add the broccoli to the pan with the sausage. Stir gently to let the broccoli absorb the flavors from the meat juices released during cooking. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Prepare the béchamel: You can use ready-made béchamel or make it at home by heating milk and adding flour and butter, cooking until it reaches a creamy consistency. Season with a grating of nutmeg, salt and pepper.

  5. Assemble the lasagne: In a baking dish, start with a thin layer of béchamel. Then add the first layer of lasagne, followed by a portion of broccoli and sausage, some béchamel and a sprinkle of grated cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and a generous sprinkle of cheese.

  6. Baking: Cook in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 25-30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy.

  7. Serve: Let the lasagne rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the layers to set, making it easier to slice and serve.

Trivia

Lasagne is a very versatile dish and represents Italian conviviality. The broccoli and sausage variation adds a rustic touch to the recipe, while maintaining a balance of flavors reminiscent of the Italian hills where these ingredients are widely used.