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Savory Tomato Lasagna Pie

17/11/2023

The savory tomato lasagna pie is a creative and appetizing variant of a classic of Italian cuisine. It is a perfect recipe to reinvent lasagna in a less traditional way. Here is the recipe for you:

Ingredients

  • 250 g egg lasagna sheets (ready-made or to cook)
  • 500 ml tomato passata
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 250 g ricotta
  • 200 g mozzarella, diced
  • 100 g grated Parmesan
  • 200 g ground meat (optional for a richer version)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste (for the ricotta)
  • Butter for greasing the pan

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the sauce. Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil until translucent. If you have chosen to add the ground meat, add it at this point and sauté until well browned.
  2. Pour the tomato passata into the pan, add salt and pepper to taste, and let it simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. At the end of cooking, add the torn fresh basil.
  3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the ricotta with a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste until you obtain a smooth mixture.
  4. If using lasagna sheets that require cooking, boil them as indicated on the package, then drain and lay them on a clean towel to dry.
  5. Take a round baking dish and lightly grease it with butter. Begin layering your savory pie: place a layer of lasagna sheets on the bottom, then a layer of tomato sauce, a few spoonfuls of ricotta, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and diced mozzarella.
  6. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-40 minutes, until the surface is golden and crispy.
  8. Let the savory lasagna pie rest for a few minutes before serving.

This savory pie can be served both as a one-dish meal and as a main course for dinner. You can customize the recipe by adding layers of grilled vegetables, such as zucchini or eggplant, for a lighter, summery touch. Enjoy your meal!