
Yellow Bolognese Lasagna (or Golden Drop Lasagna)
Lasagne Gialle Bolognesi (o Lasagne Goccia D’oro)
Layered lasagna with egg pastry, ragĂą with sweetbreads And chicken livers, porcini mushrooms, heavy cream And Parmigiano Reggiano.
Yellow Lasagne Bolognese, also called Goccia d'Oro Lasagne, are a rich and structured baked dish, suitable for an important lunch or a convivial table. The egg pastry contains an alternation of ragù enriched with sweetbreads And chicken livers of chicken and sautéed porcini mushrooms, creating a contrast between the softness of the meat, the consistency of the mushrooms and the creamy delicacy of the heavy cream. The Parmigiano Reggiano It completes each layer and creates a golden brown gratin on the surface, while nutmeg adds an aromatic note to the sauce. Covering the dish keeps it moist; uncovering the final layer concentrates the heat on the surface. This recipe is considered a traditional Emilian dish.
Instructions
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Prepare the ragĂą enriched
30 minPrepare a ragĂą classic Bolognese and perfume it with the bay leaves. During cooking, first add the sweetbreads cut into chunks; after 15 minutes add the chicken livers chicken and let it cook for another 15 minutes. Complete when the ragĂą it is dense, well-blended and aromatic.
Sauté the porcini mushrooms
Quickly wash the porcini mushrooms, dry them carefully and slice them. Brown them in a skillet with hot oil and finely chopped garlic, stirring until tender and fragrant. Once cooked, season with salt to taste and pepper and add the chopped parsley, letting any excess water evaporate.
Prepare the pastry
Knead the 00 flour with the eggs until you get a mixture homogeneous and compact. Roll out the pasta sheet Roll out the dough thinly enough and cut out rectangles of about 10-15 centimeters (5.91 in). The dough is ready when the surface appears smooth and the thickness is uniform.
Boil it al dente
Bring to a boil Bring plenty of salted water to a boil and add a little olive oil. Boil the puff pastry rectangles one or two at a time, keeping them al denteDrain them as they are cooked and arrange them on a clean kitchen towel clean, well separated, so as to dry them without breaking them.
Prepare the baking dish
Carefully butter a baking dish Bake the pastry, distributing the butter evenly into the corners. Spread the first layer of puff pastry on the bottom, slightly overlapping the rectangles if necessary. The base should be even, with no noticeable gaps.
Alterna ragĂą and mushrooms
Cover the pastry with a thin layer of heavy cream, then distribute the ragù and a part of the Parmigiano Reggiano. Form a second layer with heavy cream, sautéed mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano. Repeat with a third layer of heavy cream, ragù And Parmigiano Reggiano, then with a quarter of heavy cream, mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Complete the surface
Close the preparation with the last layer of puff pastry. Spread a thin layer of heavy cream and abundant Parmigiano Reggiano grated, to ensure even coverage and a golden brown gratin. The surface should be completely coated, with no dry spots.
Cook and grill
40 minCover the baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper and cook in preheated oven Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 30 minutes. Remove the paper and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until the surface is golden and slightly crispy.
Let it rest and serve
10 minLet the lasagna rest for 10 minutes outside the oven, so the layers can settle and the cut is cleaner. Divide the lasagna into squares with a sharp knife and serve while still hot, with the filling evenly distributed.
Chef's Tips
Drain the pastry again al dente and dry them well before layering them, so the lasagna will maintain its structure without becoming watery.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for 4 people
- For the pastry:
- (14.11 oz) 400 g of 00 flour
- 4 eggs
- For the filling:
- (10.58 oz) 300 g of ragĂą classic Bolognese
- (3.53 oz) 100 g of sweetbreads
- (5.29 oz) 150 g of chicken livers some chicken bay leaves
- For the dressing:
- (10.58 oz) 300 g of Parmigiano Reggiano grated
- (8.82 oz) 250 g of heavy cream
- (3.53 oz) 100 g butter nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- For the sautéed mushrooms:
- (14.11 oz) 400 g porcini mushrooms
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 handful of chopped parsley olive oil
- salt and pepper
Can't find it in the US?
- 00 flourMost US supermarkets
All-purpose flour, same weight
Or: Bread flour for pizza and bread
- porcini mushroomsMost US supermarkets
Dried porcini are easy to find
Or: For fresh porcini: cremini or king oyster mushrooms plus a few soaked dried porcini
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