The Crunchy Part of the Lasagna

The Crunchy Part of the Lasagna

Bottura's deconstructed lasagna focusing on the caramelized, crunchy corner parts — the piece everyone fights over — elevated into a work of contemporary culinary art.

Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura

Osteria Francescana

NordicIntermediateLow CarbonSeasonalZero Waste

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

0m

Food Cost

35%

Sustainability

88%

Ingredients

22

Grains

Rye Bread⚠ Allergen
local
200.0g

Proteins

Fresh White Fish⚠ Allergen
seasonal
300.0g

Seasonings

Sea Salt
standard
10.0g

Vegetables

Dill
seasonal
10.0g
Beetroot
seasonal
100.0g

Dairy

Crème Fraîche⚠ Allergen
standard
50.0g

Method

1

Cure white fish with sea salt and dill for 24 hours.

Garde Mangercuring1440m
2

Roast beetroots until tender, then cut into thin slices.

45m
3

Slice rye bread and toast lightly.

roasting3m
4

Assemble: spread crème fraîche on bread, top with cured fish, beetroot, and fresh dill.

Garde Manger5m

Contains Allergens

Cereals containing glutenFishMilk (including lactose)

Techniques

Curing

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