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Lasagna Crusts – Sauce a la Mama

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 3 tbsp margarine
  • 1 tube(s) Tomato paste
  • 100 ml whipped cream or Cremefine
  • 200 ml water
  • 1 pinch(s) of sugar
  • 1 pinch of dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 100 g Parmesan, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

the crowning glory for lasagnas and Italian casseroles

Melt the margarine in a small saucepan. Add the tomato paste and stir until the liquid margarine disappears. Reduce heat to low and deglaze with cream and water, stirring well. Do not boil! Season to taste with sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Then pour onto the last layer of your lasagna and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. The lasagna should be in the oven for at least 30 minutes to allow the sauce and Parmesan to form a fine crust.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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