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Basic Lasagna
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Basic Lasagna

7 ingredients 6 steps 1 hr 6 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

529
Calories
32g
Protein
37g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs , separated
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese OR shredded mozzarella cheese OR shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly-ground white pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ~1000 g cooked lasagne noodles
  • 1 ½ cups Italian Tomato Sauce

Directions

1

In a large spotlessly clean stainless steel bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside.

2

Combine egg yolks, cheese, salt, pepper, and heavy cream.

3

Gently fold egg whites into cheese mixture.

4

Lay half the cooked noodles in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add a layer of tomato sauce on top, then a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat this step for a second layer of noodles/tomato/cheese. The last layer should be cheese.

5

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.

6

Remove from oven, and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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