I Cheated on My Lasagna—And It Was Heavenly

Most people think great lasagna takes hours. Long ragu, slow simmer, all that. But what if I told you you could get that same deep, rich flavor in under one hour?
In this video, I’m pushing lasagna to the limit. I caramelize the mince, layer in dark soy sauce, passata, parmesan, and build something that tastes like it cooked all day—but didn’t.
No shortcuts in flavor. Just smart moves, bold ingredients, and a little Maillard magic.
If you’ve ever doubted fast lasagna, this one might just change your mind.

INGREDIENTS
• 1kg beef mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 200ml red wine
• 1 Tbsp Smoked paprika
• 300ml tomato passata
• 50g flour
• 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp beef bouillon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lasagna sheets (fresh or dry)
• 500g mozzarella and cheddar shredded
• 50g parmesan, grated
• Lemon Juice
• 1 Tsp sugar