Buckwheat Lasagne
Buckwheat lasagne is a wholesome main course built on homemade buckwheat pasta sheets layered with a rich tomato sauce, Parmesan and fresh parsley. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the buckwheat dough evenly, chops the onions and garlic finely, and simmers the sauce hands-free, giving this rustic lasagne a nutty flavour and tender, silky layers without gluten.
About this recipe
Buckwheat lasagne Thermomix TM7 style brings a rustic, naturally gluten-free twist to the classic Italian baked pasta. Instead of wheat sheets, you knead buckwheat flour with eggs, water and a pinch of sea salt into a supple dough that bakes into tender, nutty layers. Recipes like this one showcase exactly why the all-in-one kitchen machine earns its place: it grinds and aerates the buckwheat flour, kneads the dough evenly, chops the onions and garlic cloves finely without tears, and heats the tomato sauce while you roll out the pasta. The fresh parsley and Parmesan finish lift the earthy buckwheat with bright, salty notes. Whether you cook gluten-free by necessity or choice, this hearty main course fits a leisurely weekend dinner as well as a make-ahead family meal. Serve it straight from the oven with a green salad, and let the layered texture speak for itself.
Preparation tips
- Roll the buckwheat pasta dough thinly on a well-floured surface, as buckwheat sheets thicken during baking and thicker layers stay slightly firm in the middle of the lasagne.
- Assemble the lasagne up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge; the buckwheat sheets absorb the tomato sauce overnight, giving an even richer flavour when baked the next day.
- For a milder family version, replace part of the Parmesan with grated mozzarella and stir extra fresh parsley through the sauce just before layering for a softer, kid-friendly taste.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: skip any meat additions entirely and enrich the tomato sauce with diced courgette and red lentils simmered until soft; the buckwheat sheets and Parmesan keep the lasagne satisfyingly hearty.
- Seasonal festive variant: layer thin slices of roasted pumpkin or butternut squash between the buckwheat sheets in autumn, and finish with sage browned in butter instead of parsley for a celebratory centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the buckwheat flour directly in the mixing bowl, so the pasta dough ratio is exact and the sheets stay supple every time. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds coarse buckwheat flour finer in seconds, giving the dough a uniform texture without buying special pasta flour. [Multi-Function]
- With kneading done hands-free, the buckwheat dough turns elastic and smooth while you chop the parsley by hand. [Hands-Free]
- Precise heating simmers the tomato sauce with onions and garlic without sticking, developing deep flavour unattended. [Precision Control]
- Steaming pre-cooks the buckwheat sheets gently before layering, keeping them tender and preventing dry edges in the finished lasagne. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- buckwheat flour
- water
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
- garlic cloves
- onions
- carrots
- olive oil