Gourmet Lasagna Saccettini

Gourmet Lasagna Saccettini

75 mins
medium
6 servings

Delicious and easy-to-make lasagna saccettini, perfect for a special occasion. These individual pockets of flavor are filled with a savory meat and spinach mixture, nestled in a rich tomato sauce, and baked to golden perfection.

ItalianLasagnaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 250.00 gLasagna Sheets(Thin sheets, pre-made)
  • 1.00 Onion(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 Carrot(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 Celery(Finely chopped)
  • 250.00 gGround Beef(Lean ground beef)
  • 250.00 gSpinach(Fresh, blanched)
  • 0.50 glassWhite Wine(Dry white wine)
  • 50.00 gParmesan Cheese(Grated)
  • 200.00 gMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)
  • 500.00 mlBesciamella Sauce(Store-bought or homemade)
  • 400.00 gTomato Paste(Diced)
  • 1.00 tspNutmeg(Freshly grated)
  • 2.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(To taste)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

Instructions

1

Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Stir in spinach and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

In a separate pan, simmer tomato paste with a little salt until thickened.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

6

Combine half of the besciamella with the tomato sauce and half with the meat mixture.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese into the meat mixture.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Cut lasagna sheets in half lengthwise.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Place on a damp cloth to prevent drying.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

11

Layer half a sheet horizontally, add a spoonful of meat mixture, and top with another half sheet to form a cross.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Fold the right side over the filling, sealing with a little sauce.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

13

Repeat in a clockwise motion, folding and sealing each side with sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Repeat for all saccettini, ensuring each is fully sealed.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

15

Pour remaining sauce over the saccettini and sprinkle with cheese.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

16

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Estimated time: 25 minutes