Description
This Golden Pistachio Italian Lasagna elevates a classic comfort food with rich flavors, a delightful crunch from pistachios, and aromatic herbs. It’s a surprisingly unique and unforgettable dish perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna sheets (250g / 9oz)
- 500g (1lb) halal ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g (14oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250g (9oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100g (3.5oz) grated parmesan cheese
- 250g (9oz) ricotta cheese
- 200ml (¾ cup) whole milk
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (for béchamel)
- 30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 100g (¾ cup) chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp butter (for crumble)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and oil a 23x33cm (9×13-inch) baking dish.
- Build Meat Sauce: Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, then brown ground beef. Stir in tomatoes, paste, oregano, basil, and pepper flakes; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Infuse Béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Add nutmeg, rosemary, thyme, salt, and parsley.
- Create Pistachio Crumble: Toast pistachios and brown sugar in butter until golden.
- Assemble Lasagna: Layer sauce, sheets, ricotta, mozzarella, béchamel, and crumble; repeat twice, ending with sheets, sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Bake & Rest: Top with crumble and béchamel; bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
Letting the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking allows the layers to set, making it easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg