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Lasagne over the fire in a cast-iron pot
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Lasagne over the fire in a cast-iron pot

An unexpected, impressive dish made straight over the fire: classic lasagne cooked in a cast-iron pot with embers above and below. Slow heat gives deep flavour and a well-browned top.

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100 min total
4 servings
Medium

Ingredients

servings
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  • Meat sauce

    • 14.1 oz Minced beef
    • 1 stk Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 dåse Chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp Tomato purée
    • 1 tsp Oregano
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil or rapeseed oil

  • Béchamel sauce

    • 1.4 oz Butter
    • 3 tbsp Wheat flour
    • 2⅛ cup Milk
    • ½ tsp Salt

  • Lasagne

    • 8 stk Lasagne sheets
    • 5.3 oz Grated cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the meat sauce

    1. Heat the oil in the cast-iron pot over the embers, and soften the onion and garlic.
    2. Add the beef and brown it well.
    3. Stir in tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper.
    4. Let the sauce simmer gently while you make the béchamel.
    20 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Make the béchamel

    1. Melt the butter in another pot.
    2. Stir in the flour and cook it briefly.
    3. Add the milk a little at a time and stir until the sauce is smooth.
    4. Season with salt.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  3. 3

    Assemble the lasagne

    1. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the cast-iron pot.
    2. Add lasagne sheets and spread béchamel over them.
    3. Repeat the layers and finish with béchamel and grated cheese.
    10 min
    Low heat
    Pot
  4. 4

    Bake over the fire

    1. Put the lid on the pot.
    2. Place embers under the pot and a layer of embers on the lid.
    3. Bake until the lasagne is cooked through and golden on top.
    60 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  5. 5

    Rest and serve

    1. Let the lasagne rest for 10 minutes before serving so it sets.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

720kcal

Protein

42g

Fat

34g

Carbs

54g

Serving Size

520g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the lasagne in generous pieces straight from the pot.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: Water or sparkling water

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Chop onion and garlic at home for quicker cooking outdoors.

Cooking

  • • Use steady embers — not an open flame — for even baking.
  • • Turn the pot now and then for even heat.

Serving

  • • The lasagne cuts most cleanly after resting.

Variations

Flavor

  • Classic and rich

Health

  • Filling campfire food

Method

  • Baked in cast iron over the fire

Toppings

  • Grated cheese

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla