Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Lasagne; Limoncello Sorbet
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Lasagne with Limoncello Sorbet is a two-course Italian feast made in the Thermomix. The TM7 blends sun-dried tomatoes into a vibrant pesto, cooks the aubergine filling, and whips up a refreshingly tart limoncello sorbet to finish, all with precise control.
About this recipe
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Lasagne with Limoncello Sorbet Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a true Italian dinner party to your table in one evening. This all-in-one kitchen machine first transforms sun-dried tomatoes, chilli flakes and cheese into a punchy red pesto, then layers it with melting aubergine and lasagne sheets for a main course that tastes slow-cooked but comes together quickly. While the lasagne bakes in the oven, the same bowl whips lemon juice, caster sugar and limoncello into a silky sorbet base that churns into a refreshing dessert. The contrast between the savoury, umami-rich pasta and the bright citrus finish makes this menu unforgettable for guests. If you are searching for a vegetarian weeknight dinner or a festive Italian menu, these Thermomix TM7 recipes deliver both courses with less effort, fewer bowls and consistently professional results every time you cook.
Preparation tips
- Pat the aubergine cubes dry before adding them to the mixing bowl so they fry rather than steam, giving the lasagne filling a deeper, meatier flavour that stands up to the sun-dried tomato pesto.
- Assemble the lasagne up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge, then bake straight from cold while you churn the limoncello sorbet for effortless entertaining.
- Swap the limoncello for extra lemon juice and a splash of orange blossom water if children are joining, keeping the sorbet equally refreshing without any alcohol.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: use gluten-free lasagne sheets and check that your sun-dried tomatoes are processed without wheat contamination; the pesto and aubergine layers stay naturally gluten-free.
- Winter festive variation: add a pinch of ground cinnamon and clove to the sorbet base and serve it with candied lemon zest for a seasonal Italian finish after the lasagne.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the caster sugar directly into the bowl, the TM7 scale keeps your sorbet base balanced to the gram for consistent sweetness
- Chopping the aubergine into even cubes takes the Thermomix only seconds, so every piece cooks uniformly in the lasagne
- Grinding the dried chilli flakes with Parmesan intensifies their aroma before the pesto is blended, giving deeper flavour
- Steaming tender aubergine in the Varoma preserves its texture while the sauce simmers below in the mixing bowl
- Whipping the limoncello sorbet base creates a light, icy texture without needing an ice cream maker
Ingredients
- caster sugar
- water
- limoncello
- lemon juice
- aubergine
- courgettes
- red peppers
- olive oil
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper