Ciao, I’m Chef Marco!
I’m a 27-year-old Italian chef from Abruzzo, born and raised in the heart of Italy. Growing up in my family’s restaurant in Pescara, I spent over 10 years honing my skills and developing a deep passion for cooking. Three years ago, I took a leap and moved to NYC to share my love for authentic Italian cuisine.
I believe cooking from scratch isn’t just a rewarding and creative process—it’s also essential for a healthier lifestyle. On this channel, you’ll find step-by-step Italian and Mediterranean recipes designed to help you ditch highly processed food and embrace wholesome, delicious meals.
For my very first video, I’ve chosen a true Italian classic: LASAGNA.
RECIPE EXPLANATION
Step 1. Ragù Bolognese
2 celery stems
1 carrot
2/3 Onions ( Yellow is preferred)
200g (1/2lb) Ground beef
200g (1/2lb) Ground pork (or pancetta)
Tomato paste
Tomato puree (optional)
1 cup red wine
1 Cup vegetables broth
Milk to cover
Salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste
Step 2. Pasta making
You can skip this step and buy premade lasagna sheets. Just read the label carefully and make sure the ingredients list is not endless.
5 eggs
500g ’00’ Flour
A pinch of salt
’00’ is the perfect type of flour for pasta making but any other type works, the ratio might change a little. You’re looking for a dough that is smooth, dry and elastic.
Step 3. Cheeses
200g fresh mozzarella (optional)
200g Parmigiano Reggiano
Bechamel: 1L milk
100g (0.25lb) butter
100g (0.25lb) Flour
Salt, nutmeg, pepper to taste
Step 4. Assembling
Don’t forget to start with a layer of sauce!
Cover the first layer with pasta and add: Sauce - Bechamel ( or just mix it together as shown in the video) - mozzarella - parmigiano.
Cover again with pasta and repeat until reaching the last layer, don’t for get to cover it with sauce and shaved parmigiano, is gonna give it a nice crispy texture.
Bake at 190C (375F) until the top is crispy enough for your taste and you’re done!
Is very important letting the lasagna sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving!
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