Nonna'S Handkerchiefs Recipe

Name: Nonna'S Handkerchiefs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None small red onion, finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 1 None carrot, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 7 oz ground beef; 7 oz ground pork; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves; 10.5 oz fresh lasagna sheets; -1 None Nonna's Handkerchiefs; 3.5 oz grated mozzarella cheese; 6 1/2 tbsp butter; -1 None Balsamella sauce; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk, heated

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None small red onion, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 None carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
7 oz ground beef
7 oz ground pork
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
10.5 oz fresh lasagna sheets
-1 None Nonna's Handkerchiefs
3.5 oz grated mozzarella cheese
6 1/2 tbsp butter
-1 None Balsamella sauce
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, heated

1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion, celery, carrot and garlic for 5 mins, or until soft. Add ground beef and pork. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 mins.
2
Remove lid. Add oregano and season to taste. Cook for 30 mins, or until all liquid has evaporated and mixture is dry. Set aside to cool.
3
Meanwhile, to make the balsamella sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook flour for 2-3 mins. Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thick and smooth.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a baking dish.
5
Cut lasagna sheets into 8 - 6 inch squares. Cook in boiling, salted water for 2-3 mins. Drain then transfer to damp tea towels. Place 2 tbsp meat filling in the center of each pasta square. Fold into triangles then bring 2 corners together to form a handkerchief shape. Transfer to prepared dish, top with balsamella sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 35 mins, or until golden brown.

681

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 None small red onion, finely diced, 1 stalk celery, finely diced, 1 None carrot, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Nonna'S Handkerchiefs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Nonna'S Handkerchiefs

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