90-Year-Old Adriana Makes Lasagna Roll-Ups: A Delicious Twist on Classic Lasagna

Today we visit 90-year-old Adriana in Coriano, Rimini, as she shares her special twist on classic lasagna: Lasagna Roll-Ups (Nidi di Rondine)—a delicious baked pasta dish she learned through years of recipe swapping with friends.

Adriana, a lifelong home cook, walks us through every step of this comforting recipe, from making the fresh pasta dough to preparing the filling, béchamel, and tomato sauces—all from scratch.

Ingredients:
For the Dough:
– 6 eggs
– 600g soft wheat flour

For the Filling:
– 250g ham
– 200g Fontina cheese
– 80g Parmesan cheese

For the Béchamel Sauce:
– 1 liter whole milk
– 80g all-purpose flour
– 100g butter
– Salt to taste

For the Tomato Sauce:
– 5 fresh tomatoes, chopped
– A few spoonfuls of tomato passata
– 1 small onion, chopped
– Extra virgin olive oil
– Pinch of salt

Buon appetito! Join us for a heartwarming recipe from Italy’s countryside kitchen.