Recipe for Corsican Brocciu Lasagne

Let yourself be seduced by a delicious revisitation of this great Italian classic, enhanced by brocciu, a light-textured Corsican cheese with a delicately fragrant taste. Our lasagne with brocciu combines tradition and originality for a dish that's both gourmet and refined, transporting you to the heart of the Isle of Beauty. Each layer of fresh pasta contains a delicious blend of melting brocciu, chard leaves and aromatic herbs, creating a perfect balance between creamy and crispy. Lighter than classic lasagne, they add a touch of freshness while remaining resolutely gourmet.

Ingredients for 5 people

• 12 sheets fresh or dried lasagne
• 500 g brocciu
• 500 g chard leaves
• 1 bowl breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 3 cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 25 cl water
• 25 cl crème fraiche
• 100 g grated sheep's tomme cheese
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• cold milk
• olive oil
• fresh parsley and mint
• maquis herbs
• salt and pepper

Preparing the dough

(Total time: 1h30 = Preparation: 1h + Cooking: 30 min)

Step 1: Blanch the chard leaves in boiling water, then leave to drain for 24 hours in the fridge.

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Step 2: Drain the brocciu, place in a bowl and mash with a fork.
Step 3: Finely chop the onions, garlic, parsley and mint, then set aside.
Step 4: Soak the breadcrumbs in cold milk to make a soft dough.
Step 5: Stir the drained chard leaves into the brocciu, then add a few herbs, parsley, half the garlic and onion, the two eggs and the moistened breadcrumbs.
Step 6: Mix the stuffing thoroughly and set aside.
Step 7: In a saucepan, lightly fry the remaining garlic and onion with a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 8: Then add the peeled tomatoes, the tablespoon of tomato paste, the water, a little parsley and mint, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Step 9: Allow the tomato sauce to reduce to a coulis consistency.
Step 10: In a dish, spread a first layer of tomato sauce on the bottom, then arrange three sheets of lasagne, followed by a layer of tomato sauce and filling. Repeat the operation, layering several layers on top of each other.
Step 11: Finish by pouring the liquid cream over the top, add the grated ewe's milk tomme and bake for 30 minutes at 200°C.

Please note that the cooking time is a guide only, as it may vary according to your oven, the type of lasagne (fresh or dry) and its thickness.

Tasting

You can accompany this brocciu lasagne with a green salad and a glass of Corsican red wine for a complete and tasty meal.

Storage

If you haven't finished your lasagne, you can store it in an airtight tin in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

To conclude, I wish you a good day or evening and invite you to come and discover other equally gourmet recipes. And for those of you who don't have the time, don't hesitate to visit our Corsican products boutique, where you'll find a wide range of traditional Corsican products. CorseBoutique, the best of Corsica. Thanks to all of you!