Easy Pancake Lasagna for One — Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

Chef John's 'Pancake' Lasagna for One

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Beginner 2 min read For: Home cooks looking for a quick, single-serving Italian-inspired dish.
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This video demonstrates a quick and easy method for making a single-serving lasagna using a pancake-like crepe instead of traditional pasta sheets. The process involves preparing a simple batter, cooking it into a large pancake, cutting it into triangles, and layering it with marinara sauce, a ricotta-based cheese filling, and Parmesan before baking. The result is a delicious, individualized lasagna that is perfect for one person.

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Pancake Batter Ingredients

The batter consists of two large eggs, salt, olive oil, water, and wheat flour. After mixing, it rests for a few minutes before cooking.

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Cooking the Pancake

The pancake is cooked on a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once golden, it's flipped and cooked on the other side, then cut into three triangles.

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Cheese Filling Preparation

The cheese filling includes ricotta (implied), kosher salt, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese.

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Assembling the Lasagna

The lasagna is assembled by layering marinara sauce, a pancake triangle, more sauce, cheese filling, and shredded cheese, repeating the process. It's topped with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Baking Instructions

The assembled lasagna is baked in the center of an oven preheated to 450°F for about 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Tutorial Checklist

1 00:02 Mix two large eggs, salt, olive oil, water, and wheat flour to form a batter. Let it rest for a few minutes.
2 00:14 Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the batter and tilt to cover the bottom evenly. Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
3 00:28 Transfer the pancake to a plate and cut it into three triangles.
4 00:28 Prepare the cheese filling by combining ricotta (implied), kosher salt, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne, fresh basil, and Parmesan.
5 00:42 Spread a couple of tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish. Place one pancake triangle on top, add more sauce, two scoops of filling, and shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining triangles.
6 01:09 Top with Parmesan and drizzle with about a teaspoon of olive oil.
7 01:09 Bake in the center of an oven preheated to 450°F for about 15 minutes.

Study Flashcards (5)

What ingredients are used to make the pancake batter?

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Two large eggs, salt, olive oil, water, and wheat flour.

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How is the pancake cooked and cut?

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Cook the pancake on a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides, then cut it into three triangles.

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What is in the cheese filling?

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The filling includes ricotta (implied), kosher salt, black pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese.

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How is the lasagna assembled?

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Layer marinara sauce, a pancake triangle, more sauce, cheese filling, shredded cheese, and repeat, then top with Parmesan and olive oil.

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At what temperature and for how long is the lasagna baked?

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Bake in the center of an oven preheated to 450°F for about 15 minutes.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Simple Pancake Batter

Uses basic pantry ingredients to create a quick crepe-like base, making the dish accessible.

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Cooking the Pancake

Demonstrates a straightforward method for cooking a thin pancake on a non-stick skillet, ensuring even browning.

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Flavorful Cheese Filling

Combines ricotta with herbs and spices, adding depth and Italian flavor to the dish.

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Efficient Assembly

Shows a simple layering process that mirrors traditional lasagna but with pancake triangles, saving time.

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Quick Baking

Bakes at a high temperature for a short time, making it a fast weeknight meal.

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[00:02] замесим тесто для них, в состав которого войдут два больших яйца, соль, оливковое масло, вода и пшеничная мука. А после того, как смесь будет готова, мы оставим минут, прежде чем использовать. Давайте слегка смажем сковороду с антипригарным покрытием

[00:14] средний огонь. А когда сковорода нагреется, мы выложим наклоним её так, чтобы оно равномерно покрыло дно. Затем мы будем до двух, потом перевернем и будем жарить другую

[00:28] снимем это с огня и переложим на тарелку. Разрежьте его на три части, чтобы получилось три треугольника. Теперь перейдём к приготовлению сырной начинки. это кошерной солью, черным перцем, щепоткой

[00:42] кайенского перца, свежим базиликом и пармезаном. Теперь можно переходить к приготовлению лазаньи пару столовых ложек нашего любимого соуса маринара или соуса для пасты по дну небольшой неглубокой жаропрочной формочки или формы для запекания. Затем один из ваших

[00:55] треугольных блинчиков из яичной лапши. Давайте добавим еще немного соуса. Возьмите две полные начинки и выложите их сверху. Также нам понадобится добавить немного тертого сыра. пару чайных ложек нашего соуса, а затем второй блинчик из яичной лапши. Мы

[01:09] повторим тот же самый процесс. А затем, чтобы придать блюду немного дополнительного вкуса и важно посыплю его пармезаном, а затем сбрызну сверху примерно чайной ложкой оливкового масла. Переложите в центр духовки, разогретой до 450°, примерно на 15 минут

[01:23] . И это, друзья мои, на мой взгляд, самый простой и вкусный способ приготовить the easiest, most delicious way to make lasagna for one.

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