Description
Lasagna Wellington is a delightful twist on traditional lasagna, where layers of pasta, seasoned beef, and cheeses are wrapped in puff pastry for a delicious and elegant main course.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
For Assembly:
- 4 lasagna noodles, cooked and laid flat
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until beef is browned. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Assemble: Lay out puff pastry, layer lasagna noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, and cheeses. Fold pastry over the filling, seal, and place seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let rest before slicing. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- You can add spinach or roasted vegetables between the layers for extra flavor.
- Ensure the filling cools before wrapping to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
