Baked tuna lasagna

Pasta/Pizza - Baked tuna lasagna by Malvina I. - Recipia

Drain the tuna in oil well. Baked tuna lasagna is layered with pasta sheets, tomato sauce and mozzarella. The idea comes from Cristina, Cristeena_20, and the béchamel with Parmesan gets lightly browned on top. I leave the pieces of tuna a little larger so they show in the sauce. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 48 minutes. Total time: 68 minutes. Servings: 4. About 550 kcal and 31 g of protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 13 lasagna sheets
  • 240 g tuna in olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion (150 g)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 200 ml tomato juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 125 g mozzarella
  • 5 g butter
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

For the béchamel sauce

  • 300 ml milk
  • 30 g butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Peel and finely chop the onion, then peel the garlic and drain the canned tuna. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic with the anchovy fillets for 1 minute, then add the onion and cook for 7 minutes, stirring, until softened. 3. Add the tuna and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the tomato juice, stir and leave the sauce to cook for another 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper. 4. Grease a rectangular baking dish with 5 g of butter. Lay down the first layer of pasta, about 4 sheets and a quarter for my dish, then half the tuna sauce and half the mozzarella. Add the second layer of pasta, the remaining sauce and mozzarella, then finish with pasta. 5. For the béchamel, melt 30 g of butter in a nonstick pan over low heat for 1 minute. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously, then cook the sauce for 6 minutes, until thickened. Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 6. Pour the béchamel over the top layer of pasta and sprinkle with the Parmesan. 7. Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Serve warm.

Notes

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat portions covered so the pasta sheets don’t dry out. Serve with a green salad. Drain canned tuna well, and if the tomato juice is watery, leave the sauce on the heat for another 2-3 minutes before assembling. Fresh mozzarella releases more whey than firm mozzarella, so drain it well. You can use grated cheese instead of mozzarella, in the same quantity; the dish contains fish, gluten and dairy.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use tuna in water?

Yes. Use 240 g of drained tuna and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the sauce.

What should I do if the béchamel is lumpy?

Take the pan off the heat and whisk the sauce for 30 seconds; if there are still lumps, pass it through a fine sieve.

Can I replace the tomato juice with passata?

Yes, use 200 ml of passata and 20 ml of water, then cook the sauce as directed.

What should I do if the pasta sheets are still hard after baking?

Cover the dish with foil and leave it in the oven for another 5 minutes at 180°C.

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Category: Pasta/Pizza Author: Malvina I. Views: 563 Date: 11.11.2024
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