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Tortilla Lasagna with Chestnuts and Cheese
Recipe by 750g
An original lasagna that replaces pasta with corn tortillas, enriched with cheese béchamel, roasted chestnut slices and a blend of melting cheeses. Perfect for autumn and winter meals, this convivial gratin combines Italian, Mexican and French flavours.
MediumFusion (Italian, Mexican, French)Serves 6
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Source Video
18m
Prep
1h 7m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 35m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$15.00
Per serving:$2.50
Critical Success Points
- • Blanch the chestnuts to make them tender
- • Prepare a lump‑free béchamel
- • Layer the tortillas correctly with enough béchamel to prevent them from drying out
- • Final cooking until a well‑golden surface is achieved
Safety Warnings
- • Watch out for boiling water splashes when blanching the chestnuts
- • Handle the hot oven (200°C) with kitchen gloves
- • The béchamel is very hot; avoid burns by stirring it
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