Description
Luxurious layers of three cheese broken lasagna promise comfort and indulgence from classic Italian kitchens. Pasta fragments intertwine with rich ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, creating a rustic masterpiece you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ box lasagna noodles
- 8 oz (226 g) mascarpone cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 handful basil
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 2 cups (480 ml) crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 pinch salt
- olive oil
- additional Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Fragment lasagna noodles into rustic, bite-sized pieces while bringing salted water to a rolling boil.
- Sauce Creation: In a large oven-safe skillet, simmer crushed tomatoes with a delicate salt pinch, gently incorporating whole basil leaves to develop rich flavor profiles.
- Pasta Cooking: Submerge fragmented noodles in boiling water for 4 minutes until al dente, then transfer directly into simmering tomato sauce using tongs, removing skillet from heat.
- Cheese Layering: Hand-shred fresh mozzarella into rustic chunks, strategically dolloping mascarpone across noodles and sauce to ensure even, velvety cheese distribution.
- Flavor Enhancement: Generously blanket the dish with grated Parmesan, drizzle extra virgin olive oil in circular motion, and sprinkle red chili flakes to introduce a subtle, warming dimension.
- Broiling Finish: Position skillet under broiler for 60-90 seconds, carefully monitoring until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust with enticing browned edges.
- Serving: Immediately transfer skillet to serving area, garnishing with additional Parmesan to elevate visual appeal and flavor complexity, presenting piping hot directly from the oven.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Break lasagna noodles into uneven, rustic pieces for an authentic, artisanal texture that captures the essence of homemade comfort food.
- Cheese Layering Technique: Distribute mozzarella and mascarpone unevenly for pockets of creamy surprise in every bite, creating a more dynamic and interesting flavor profile.
- Broiler Mastery: Watch the skillet closely during the final 60-90 seconds to prevent burning, aiming for a golden-brown cheese crust that’s crispy yet not charred.
- Flavor Elevation: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil to transform this simple dish from ordinary to extraordinary, enhancing both aroma and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg