Lasagna Di Pizzoccheri Valtellinesi (valtellina Pizzoccheri Lasagna)

Lasagna di Pizzoccheri Valtellinesi, also known as Valtellina Pizzoccheri Lasagna, is a traditional dish from the Lombardy region of Italy. This hearty and flavorful lasagna features layers of buckwheat pasta, potatoes, cabbage, and cheese, all baked to perfection.

Vegetarian Main Course Lombard Italian Cuisine Lombard Recipes Traditional Dishes
Lasagna Di Pizzoccheri Valtellinesi (valtellina Pizzoccheri Lasagna)

Ingredients

  • 400g buckwheat pizzoccheri pasta
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small cabbage, shredded
  • 200g Bitto cheese, grated
  • 200g Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 150g unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 500ml whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook the pizzoccheri pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, boil the potato slices and shredded cabbage for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Layer the ingredients in a baking dish in the following order: a thin layer of the milk sauce, a layer of pizzoccheri pasta, a layer of potatoes and cabbage, a layer of grated Bitto cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a generous layer of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
18g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Baking dish Saucepan Pot Colander

Tools

Whisk Grater Knife Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the lasagna with a side of mixed green salad and a glass of Valtellina red wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a sprinkle of nutmeg to the milk sauce before layering the lasagna.

Cost

$20