"Pancake" Lasagna for One - Food Wishes
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- Even for the fastest cooks, layering a full size pan of lasagna takes a while, and that’s after you’ve prepped the noodles, mixed up the filling, and grated all that cheese. So, lasagna isn’t really something you just whip up because you’re craving a piece. Until now. Enjoy!
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It’s like John knows I’m single and carb obsessed
I wonder if there's a correlation there
Sometimes that's all you need LOL I'm intrigued. Gonna mark this for later
HEHEHXB JOHN NOTICED ME MY LIFE IS COMPLETE
My lasagna was perfectly salted by my tears of loneliness
@@chrisesponel1334 LOL!
I've been making crepe cannelloni for decades. No one has ever suspected they weren't made with pasta sheets.
My mom always did that so I grew up convinced the original recipe calls for crepes not pasta!
Yep, those egg wrappers are what my Sicilian grandmother (and my mother and I) used to make manicotti.
Using crepes is totally authentic, at least for certain regions.
What's a crepe? I thought this video involved making a pancake.
You mean there is another way to make canneloni and mannicoti other than with crepes? Blasphemy!
This looks really delicious, but I'd have to make it for two.. just in case I want seconds.
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Oh, yeah! 😊
Good idea
Deep dish pie plate and no cutting.
@@truth4004 would that make it a lasagna pizza... or a pizza lasagna? Pizagna? Lazza?
Please do more of these meals for one or two! This is perfect for those of us stuck quarantining on our own.
You're only "stuck" because you have allowed yourself to be confined due to security theater. Stop living in terror. You are only stuck because you choose to be.
@@ShojoBakunyu No. I’m stuck because I have an autoimmune disease and I choose to live and my guess is that you’re the kind of person that I stay home to avoid.
That looks darn delicious. I do a lot of “for one” meals because it’s just me and I refuse to be that single person who always eats from the freezer section. 🍝
You could freeze some of your homemade meals so you only have to cook 1-2 times a week
@@limiv5272 totally agree. I meant only eating food from the freezer section of the grocery store.
I think that stereotype is played out, except maybe in Florida
Darn right
Limi has a point!!!! You’d still be eating from “the freezer section” but in the best way!!!!
Pancake for one? How did you predict my next years valentines dinner?
I LMAO..... Sadly bc I have the same plans, but laughed regardless!! 😊
Are we all single men here or what?
@@woodonfire7406 Some of us are terminally single women
HAHAHA! Sad! But I know the feeling!
😂😂😂✌
Pancake lasagne felt like clickbait... Now it makss sense... It's genius!
Nope, it's just a classic that's not widely known outside those Italian regions who do it that way for ages.
“They are also considered good luck.... by me..” 😂😂 legend
I heard Chef John sing.... now I can die in peace.
Same 😩
I love the lilt of his speaking voice - it's already music to my ears
I can die in peace now he’s stopped. Lol
My dog started howling when John started singing....
Just when you think you can’t possibly love chef John anymore-this!
I have no choice, I am lasigned to making this tonight.
I see what you did there! 😜
What a great idea !!!
I like spinach in mine but my husband doesn't so individual is there way👌👍
Singing that last "eeh" at the end of Your Way made me love you more than I thought I ever could, and I loved you a lot over all these years! 😊
The Sinatra attempt was admirable and applauded...
OR...The Sinatra attempt was admirable and tolerated/endured/muted/questioned...🙉 🥴
Personally, I think that it was one of Chef John's worst "You are (after all)s".
Sorry. Just callin' 'em the way I see 'em.
I liked that last little grace note at the end...as if Chef John felt like he needed to sustain that last note just a teensy bit longer
Thank you Chef John, for thinking about us single people. It's nice when a recipe is tailor made for 1 serving. But it's also nice when I can make a batch, freeze it, and forget about cooking for the remainder of the week. 😊 It's nice to have the choice.
Perfect! I’ve been looking for a excuse to eat lasagna for breakfast
Wait...are we supposed to have an excuse to eat lasagna for breakfast??!
I've been doing it wrong then........ 😊
As one who lives alone and one who loves Italian food, this is sheer genius! Can't wait to make it!
“Don’t worry, I’m not quitting my day job. I’ve already done that.” Hahahahahahahahahaha.
Very underrated statement.
Hahaha
I stopped binge watching a 100 episode playlist for this, worth it.
Now, that's dedication!! 👏🏼👌🏼
One of the reasons I don't make lasagna is because there's only 2 of us. This is a brilliant solution!
Lasagna is better the day after... and the day after that... and the day after that...
I just buy fresh lasagna sheets and cut them as needed. Never had any problem making small lasagnas. What am I missing? (Is it the leftover sheets of pasta? I just cut them into large strips and use them the next day as fresh pappardelle.)
Lasagna freezes really well. At least the bechamel / bolognese version. Portion it up and becomes a great easy weeknight dinner.
Huh? I make lasagne now and again FOR MYSELF lol!
Yeah but you can freeze some for another time. it freezes well.
You are (after all)
The Professor Snapes
Of your lasagna crepes!
My mother makes crepe cannelloni filled chopped chicken breast, spinach and ricotta. Rolled and covered in her marinara sauce and bechamel. Baked. It was a Christmas Day tradition. Melt in your mouth. Pure Holiday Joy.
I watch recipe clips on TH-cam pretty much every day. This channel is probably my favorite. The selection of food is so awesome. If I could change anything, I’d actually prefer if he said the exact amounts as he’s doing it so I don’t have to fish for the recipe but it’s fine.
Hopefully he keeps making many more!!
You know it’s good when Chef eats the whole thing on camera.
Ya he just dummied that dish
And with a spoon. Yeah!!
This! And the chili relleno pancake, is the reason a single person can enjoy an otherwise "big production dish" any day of the week! Adding to my weekly rotation tonight! TY TY TY 🥰
The confirmed bachelors in your studio audience applaud you...
and the "confirmed bachelors" will impress their boyfriends
As well as the bachelorett... Lol
I love staying in shape with cayenne!! This video had so many hidden gems!! You continue to remain and stay an icon, Chef John!! 👏🏼🤗💛
Absolutely wonderful. I think I had a eureka moment watching this thinking about dough texture & moisture! Thank you as always Chef John!
I had the very same moment watching and making CJ's Japanese milk loaf technique ! Next time I make classic bread I'll incorporate the water roux. For moisture and texture.
Chef John... you are innately brilliant and one in a billion! Thank you.
Someone wanting to make a food video on You Tube should first watch food wishes.com and see how it should be done. Short, to the point, precise and no messing about. No unnecessary talking and lectures. The good humour is a bonus.
Used to date a woman whose family came from Sicily. She made a lot of crepes at once from that batter, put a meat filling in them, rolled them lengthwise, placed them with sauce, etc into a baking dish. She said her family called it Banana Ravioli (due to the shape). Incredibly delicious!
We also roll them round a thin slice of ham, grated cheese and a chicory, cheesy béchamel sauce over then in the oven. Delicious if you like chicory, which BTW is called endive in France
"A few shakes of cayenne just to stay in shape" hahahaha
I use a glass 9x5 loaf pan. Also the Barilla no boil lasagna sheets. They fit perfectly! You can use your favorite meat sauce and fillings and cheese ingredients like Chef John suggested. Layer up to the top. Don’t worry about the spaces on the inside of pan. It will all fill out as it cooks. Let it stand for 15 minutes before microwaving. Yes! I microwave! Cover with plastic wrap and cook at medium power for about 30 minutes. Uncover and let sit on counter for 15 minutes. I make a Mexican version also, using retried beans and taco meat and Jalapeño Jack cheese! Makes 4 to 5 servings.
Hey, Chef! Hope you're well!!
You had me at "for one".
Hello Chefjohnfromfoodwishesdotcom, I just wanna say that you should give aged Gouda a chance to be in your next lasagna.
A kind of pasta I could successfully make! I've tried before and HATED making pasta, but this! This I can manage! Thank you, Chef John!
Until now I had no idea what my fave ‘comfort food’ was. I am now enlightened!
I had to watch this!!! The pandemic shutdown has been very good for your creative juices, Chef John. And I just noticed that most cooking videos only show the cook eating one bite and raving over how good it is. But when you eat the whole thing, I’m more inclined to believe it’s very delicious.
My favorite meal when I was wee little (4?) was "Crepes Romano" at a local restaurant. This reminds me of that. The subtle sweetness of the crepe is special.
i was waiting for the video to show him finishing the dish in one take, just like we all would. and what a great way to finish off a bottle or box of wine
I love your commentary. Your off-tune Sentara singing followed by "Don't worry, I'm not quitting my say job -- I already did that." made me belly-laugh.
Glad you mentioned adding spinach, that’s my favorite! 🥰👍👍👍
This made me SO hungry.
I mean, all Food Wishes videos make me hungry, but this one made me extra hungry.
I made this with Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour (Gluten Free). It made 5 pancakes which I stacked in a round earthenware dish, following the same style as Chef John. First time we've had lasagne since the wife went gluten free.
It was absolutely Delicious !!! Lasagna's back on the menu boys.
I can’t believe you’ve gotten some thumbs down, bc even tho it may sound a little strange, It is AMAZING! Thank you soooo much chef John for this easy incredibly delicious dish. My husband & I LOVED it! It is now in my dinner rotation. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I made 5 individual pancake lasagna today for our family. It was a hit! Delicious and easy. Thanks chef John!
I made this last night, and I was super happy with how easy it was and convenient to make it for 1 (plus leftovers :) )
My Italian grandmother made a pasta dish that used crepes like these but rolled them up like a canneloni she called the "stracchi" (sp?) She made them for christmas eve every year and we devoured them. I always thought it was so much work but you made this look pretty doable. Thanks Chef John!
My crazy hubby won't touch Lasagna, hence I haven't made any FOR EVER! This is the answer to my Lasagna cravings!!!
Hummmm -- Substitute soft taco shell for the pancakes, -- picante sauce for the marinara, -- use Mexican three cheese instead of parmasean, -- and decorate with pico-de-gallo and you would have a "Mexican Lasagna!" BUT I still wish to try this one first!!!
yes , i live in the middle of nowhere , so use whatever 's at hand . your's sounds good to me . what the heck is pico de gallo .
@@kellygable1668 basicilly it is onion, tomato chopped fine, cilantro (herb) and lime juice. It is used as a topper for burritos and for dips
I think this may be the next big thing. Using Crepes as egg noodles
Actually it's a very old thing in certain regions of Italy. It's done that way for ages. They do classic lasagna with it and the roll'em up as cannelloni or manicotti.
@@CologneCarter Vincenzos Plate has a great episode where his Italian mom does a huge tray with this method. Great dish! Love the single quick serving!
Nobody ever thinks of the single people. Thanks Chef.
Top notch, Chef! Being from greek ascendance, I've sûre been having a ball at your Greek and Turkish grilled chicken stuff, and flat bread hints aso... So glad enthused Italians came up with their thumbs, for this legit "crêpe" shortcut ! Talk about making things more difficult, who'd boil up gallons for 3 lasagna sheets that'll f... well tare on you while trying to dry 'em up... You definitely have the "day-job" you deserve, and you even look like YOU might be enjooooooying it some, too ! Great shakes stuff, anyhow, heaps of thanks, and I hope you are doing as well as you should 🤗👍!
Hearing Chef John singing "My Way" was sentimentally ground breaking to me.
Just made these. Pretty good! Pretty quick! You’re gonna laugh, my oven is broken so I cooked them in the air fryer!! Worked perfectly!
My mom do this pancake lasagna all the time! It's one of my favorites and tastes really good cold too.
I used this same technique 50 yrs ago when making manicotti; turns out perfect !
They say we eat first with our eyes. With you, it all begins with the ears! Thank you for bring joy to my tummy and smiles even before your wonderfully delicious recipes!!!
OH, JOHN, YOU ARE THE BEST.....FUN AND FULL OF GREAT IDEAS.....LOVE YOU! 😂😘
You're the Frank Sinatra of your lasagna strata.
John, you’re close, but after trying your recipe, I would suggest the following: I cut the pancakes in half to cover the layer. Also, I added a layer because there needs to be more pancake (something to bite into). Otherwise, you’re the man!
Hey Chef John, I just upgraded to Parmigiano Reggiano from Parmesan and I was completely blown away. I tried out actual Parmesan over the powdered stuff (I don't make pasta very often) and was already blown away, but this was just next level!
Thank you for making a recipe for one. It is so hard to find small batch recipes. Long time fan. Thanks again.
Woohoo! Chef John FTW. Your soothing voice and original style keep me coming back. Now I just need to try your recipes!
You are the Bob Ross of food and we love you!
This fantastic!! Will try this very soon!
Ohhh, I just spend all afternoon yesterday making individual lasagnas, I made like 10, put them on the freezer. They are great!
My mother made these crepes to make her Manicotti rather than use the pasta tubes. The ricotta filling also had some egg and parsley mixed in as well. Delicious and loved by family and friends. I didn't know until I was in my twenties that there were pasta tubes used in Manicotti because mom's (actually grandma's and probably great grandma's) recipe included the "home made shells" (crepes).
Definitely making this over the weekend thank you chef john
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Wonderful, a recipe for ONE. I like cooking but it seems all recipes start with "feeds 8".
This is a really great recipe for when I'm low-carbing or don't have lasagna noodles in the house (but suspiciously have all the other lasagna ingredients) but the method would also work with real lasagna, just cook two or three of the noodles. Great idea, Chef John!
Do you know a good low carb pancake/crepe recipe video I can make for my wife cos she’s caught that madness. Thanks and please. And peace.
My new obsession will be using crepes as noodles in any layered dish I can come up with. *Genius!* 😋 Update: mission accomplished! This was as close to a noodle that I have found in my 7 years of Paleo living, and I can't thank you enough for this video. I subbed in different flour, but the crepes came out perfect and I layered them with Paleo veggies and cheese, so WOW! I'm in Heaven 😋🍾😊
We don't eat wheat flour so I am wondering if I should sub in almond flour or coconut flour? Any ideas?
@@julieguenther4422 I used Cassava Flour, and it worked PERFECTLY! Sorry it took me a while to see this comment. I used this "noodle" to make an incredible lasagne with my own ingredients!
Thanks chef John. I've followed you for years, and have had many, many wonderful meals created by you. Thank you.
Wow. You just blew my mind with that. Right now I'm on a keto diet but I'm definitely gonna try this out soon. Thank you for your content!
"Second verse, like the first! 🎶 I'm Henry the eighth, I am🎶" Oh great! Thanks Chef John. Now I got that old Herman's Hermits song stuck in my head! 🙄 🤣
Someone else remembers 1965! Thanks Chef!
Also shades of Little red wagon....
@@barbarabird3827 That makes more sense.
I listen to an oldies station all the time; whenever Henry the Eighth comes on, I join in quite enthusiastically 😁 Such a fun song ❤️
At least you don’t have chef john’s singing stuck in it!! : )
I just made (for the first time) red bell pepper "lasagna" for 2 last night- meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, & parm. SOOO good & fits in my low carb routine. But I'm still watching this video! ;)
Always thought you were a clever chap, but this one is up there with the best on inovation. It would be a great midweek side or light supper. Please keep the great ideas coming.
Thanks chef John, I’ve passed this recipe on to my brother who single now ( his wife passed) . I hope he enoyyyyy’s
Amaaazing dish. Definitely will as always enjoooooy! Thank you Chef John
🎵”I did it my way ay” 🎶
That last “ay”
Literally laughed out loud.
Too good
"Mozzarella doesn't mind... mozzarella is tired" made me feel so sad. Poor mozzarella!
Ohhh chef i was looking for a recipe for one 💗 thank youu
You are the master!! Thanks for a great recipe and method, Chef.
There is NO WAY that I am making 1 of these!
It is too good!
Thanks!
I made this tonight. Love 💕 it Chef John. Thanks for making me cook like a superhero 🦸♀️...again. 😉
I used to use a very similar recipe for manicotti and cannelloni. Really does taste like egg noodles. Delicious 😋
My mother sort of "invented" such a recipe a couple of years ago and I am happy to see that other have been blessed by this idea of using pancakes for lasagna. The result is truly special!
I made this!
Hands down the best lasagna I’ve ever made and quite possibly ever had!!
Thank you Chef John!
Okay, the nitty gritty…
The “noodles” were incredibly easy to make. They took 5 minutes to mix up. 15 minutes to rest. 15 minutes to cook. I just used cooking spray instead of brushing olive oil because the first “noodle” seemed a little greasy. I don’t know why I’m putting quotes around noodle. They tasted just like noodles except way better because they weren’t so thick!
I made my own ricotta from Chef John’s recipe. Delish! I haven’t perfected it yet, but if it’s a little dry, I just add some cream to it and yum!!
The sauce. I used Rao’s Mariana for the first time. I’m convinced it had a great deal to do with the success of the recipe. Worth every penny. I decided I wanted to use jarred sauce and a couple reviews said Rao’s is the best; it is, hands down the best.
The cheese. I remembered incorrectly and thought Chef John said to use provolone and that’s what I bought. It worked beautifully. Because I spent so much on the sauce I bought a $4 wedge of parm at Walmart and grated it. Not the real stuff (the shame) and it was still excellent.
Putting it together.
I didn’t have the beautiful ramekins (I’m getting some now) so I bought the smallest foil trays at Walmart. They worked perfectly.
I felt like my noodles may have been a little thinner than Chef John’s so I did 4 layers with a little less ricotta between the layers. I did not drizzle with olive oil because I felt like the sauce had enough oil in it. I did spray the aluminum pans with cooking spray before I started.
Cook time for 4 layers added about 5 extra minutes.
The batter for the noodles made enough for 3 individual lasagnas so I made all 3 (used almost all of 1 recipe of poorly made ricotta and 2/3-3/4 of a 32oz jar of sauce).
Once the lasagna had rested it came out of the aluminum pans nicely so we could have them on a plate.
Sorry this is overly detailed but some people like that.
Let me know if you have any questions
Thanks again Chef John. You’re simply the best!
This is fun and creative! Especially, good for a single date night or any night even the day. After all lasagna is delicious!
Sounds great, and simpler than making a whole lasagna. I would make this more often!
I've seen this recipe in old cookbooks, very cool to see it in a video!
Very nice. I will make this thank you!!
Ive actually done something very similar with new cheddar and stale phulkas and thinly sliced eggplant. A wonderful way to upscale lunch leftovers for supper!
Made this tonight - loved it. Greay template to make whatever you want but easily fot 2 people and not 10 days of leftovers. LOVED the crepes. Thank you!
(I love leftover lasagna but my jeans do not)
I don’t know how I like this new trend to pancakes for you. First Chile Rellanos and now this. Reserving judgment. Already tried the chili rillenos. They were delicious
Looks delicious and easy. This I will try. Thank You, Many Blessings
This is perfect for me to try. Thanks, Chef John!
Thank you. This recipe was easy to make and came out really great!!
Oh...you reminded me that my mother, who was from Bari Italy, used crepes to make manicotti. Of course all the deliciousness rests in the... gravy!
As much as I may love myself, I'm not taking the time to julienne a garnish for one.
It’s a chiffonade, not a julienne. 😉 and you are definitely worth it.
@@roberttschaefer Thank you Robert, you're very sweet. :)
Nobody else will, so treat yaself.
I almost always garnish the food I make for myself. Treat yourself!
There is something about how the aroma of basil pops after a chiffonade that makes it sooooo worth it.