Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

First course of Portuguese origin prepared with minced beef, lasagna, onion, basil, extra virgin olive oil, asparagus, mushrooms, semi-skimmed milk, margarine, flour, pepper and nutmeg

Ingredients

for 4 people

400 g (14.1 oz) ground beef

Lasagna sheets (as needed)

1 onion, finely chopped

1 bunch fresh basil

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

150 g (5.3 oz) green asparagus

150 g (5.3 oz) fresh mushrooms

For the sauce

500 ml (16.9 fl oz) semi-skimmed milk (1.5% fat)

30 g (1.1 oz) margarine

50 g (1.8 oz) all-purpose flour

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Nutmeg, to taste

Method

Start by boiling the lasagna in a large pot by immersing it in plenty of boiling water and adding a tablespoon of olive oil.

When cooked, transfer them to a baking dish without overlapping them too much, so that they do not stick and set them aside.

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 5 minutes

Cut them into small pieces and set aside.

Brown the onion until golden brown

Add the meat and mushrooms cut into slices.

After 5 minutes, add the asparagus.

Cook over medium heat until the meat is cooked

Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan

Add the flour and keep the mixture mixed

Gradually add the milk, continuing to stir

Season with pepper and nutmeg and let the mixture thicken slightly. When the béchamel is ready, proceed with the preparation of the lasagna. Pour a little béchamel sauce on the bottom of the pan which will be placed in the oven

Arrange 3 lasagna and cover them with the meat and onion sauce.

Add the béchamel sauce and chopped basil.

Repeat the procedure by placing another layer.

Cover the second layer with more lasagna and add the remaining béchamel sauce.

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until the lasagna is cooked and golden on the surface.

Allergens

Asparagus: possible reactivity in case of birch allergy

Basil: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria or spices

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Protein-free flour: gluten-free

Mushrooms: cases of intolerance described

Lasagna: prod that contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To reduce the potassium content of this dish, you can soak them and remove the water.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Asparagus: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system, also suitable for nephropathics, useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, Mineral salts and antioxidants

Basil: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants acts to protect the cardiovascular system and the functioning of the liver

Meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathic patients.

Wholemeal flours: providing zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients:

Protein-free pasta: containing protein in quantities not exceeding 1%, suitable for nephropathic patients

Partially or totally skimmed milk: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Margarines: especially the versions enriched with omega-3 and plant sterols help reduce total blood cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Constipation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (Inflammation ans lesions of the oral cavity) only in the case of pasta and vegetables that are very cooked and tender.

In case of Dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) administer only if cut into small, soft pieces.

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea