RomanItalian
Summer Lasagna
by Marco Rufini · 181K subscribers on YouTube
A white lasagna layered with classic and truffle-infused béchamel, smoked pancetta, fior di latte, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Baked until golden, then cooled, cut into pieces, breaded, fried, and served with truffle béchamel and fresh summer truffle shavings. A creative Roman twist that transforms lasagna into an elegant fried appetizer.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
10 items- Lasagna SheetsFresh, homemade or store-bought
- Besciamella Classica
- Besciamella al TartufoMade with truffle trimmings
- Pancetta Affumicata CottaPre-smoked and cooked
- Fior di LatteFresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- Parmigiano ReggianoGrated
- EggBeaten for breading
- BreadcrumbsFine breadcrumbs
- Frying OilVegetable oil, for deep-frying
- Summer Black TruffleFresh summer black truffle, for shaving
Method
- Prepare the classic béchamel and the truffle béchamel using truffle trimmings.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Spread a thin layer of classic béchamel on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Cover with a layer of fresh lasagna sheets.
- Spread a layer of truffle béchamel over the pasta.
- Distribute pieces of fior di latte (fresh mozzarella) and sprinkle grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Arrange slices of smoked pancetta evenly over the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process: pasta, classic béchamel, mozzarella, Parmesan, pancetta, and truffle béchamel as desired (the chef alternates layers).
- Finish with a final layer of pasta, cover with classic béchamel, and top with mozzarella and pancetta.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow the lasagna to cool completely (use a blast chiller if available).
- Cut the cooled lasagna into uniform rectangular blocks (lingotti).
- Dip each block in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil at 170–180°C until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with a spoonful of truffle béchamel and shave fresh summer truffle over the top.
Marco Rufini
Professional chef181K subscribers on YouTube115.9M total channel views🧑🍳 Fidasse è bene, ma magnà... è mejo! 📍 Casale Rufini, Gallicano Nel Lazio (RM) 📩 rufini.info@gmail.com In elenco AGCOM Il mio nuovo libro 👇 https://amzn.eu/d/0hAuoE5k
