Everyone likes lasagna – which is probably why it’s such a common dish for parties here in Italy. And since it’s such a special time of year, why not switch up the ingredients a little? With one of our 10 original lasagna ideas, you can make the ultimate holiday dish! From fish-based lasagna to vegetarian lasagna, there’s a recipe for every palate.
Homemade lasagna pasta
We know the holidays are busy: You hardly have time to do anything – let alone think about making homemade lasagna pasta. So you can use the pre-packaged version, or buy it fresh. But if you can, find the time to make it at home. It’s seriously worth it. After all, the ingredients are super simple – you just need eggs, flour, and a little patience to make it.
The measurements are one egg per 100 grams of flour (50 grams of wheat flour and 50 grams of durum wheat flour). If necessary, add a little water and knead the dough with your hands until smooth and even. Then roll out the dough with a rolling pin or use a pasta machine. To dress up your lasagna pasta sheets, make them even more beautiful and elegant by adding fresh herbs to the dough. And if you want to know more about the pasta-making process, read our article on fresh homemade pasta.
The béchamel
For the béchamel, we could also tell you to purchase the ready-made version, but why not make it at home? It’s really easy to make a delicious homemade béchamel. It requires only three ingredients: butter, flour, and milk – plus a pinch of nutmeg. The flavor of the homemade version is different – with a more easily digestible and lighter texture. A delicate taste that goes well with everything and won’t weigh you down. If you’d like to try making it, here’s our recipe: