3 Chefs Make Lasagna 3 Ways: Traditional, Modern, & Experimental | Bon Appétit

Join Christina Chaey, Rachel Gurjar, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as each chef prepares and presents lasagna in their own unique way. From Christina's traditional take, to Rachel's more modern interpretation and Chris using crackers instead of pasta(!), each of these recipes bring their own spin to a tried and true favorite.
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[@UofMFan628]

love seeing them actually able to taste and discuss one another's versions. that collaborative process just couldn't be replicated outside of the test kitchen.

[@caesar8875]

So happy to see Chris take on the experimental this time around!

[@beeuhlazz]

Yeah it was surprisingly really out there

[@circleroundthesun1]

Definitely! I love that his crackers look like Matzo

[@CalvinRRC]

You can see his mind within the madness of the dish. Very cool. I'd definitely try it.

[@PavelIsp]

Someone needs to stop him, he's a mad man I tell you, a mad man :O....

[@carleigh.charlton]

the lighting in this video was really odd compared to normal, but all the food looked delicious

[@HekateMGO]

Assignment: Lasagna Chris: MUSHROOM CRACKER SANDWICH!

[@skullzzz1968]

Mushroom loaf cracker sandwich*

[@shironeko2641]

I found it wonderful that Rachel's lasagna was brightly colored and used a lot of vegetables. The red color of the tomato sauce stirs your appetite.

[@wendyhe1330]

Chris made a main course that looks like a dessert with ingredients usually served as appetizers

[@spencerbowman8052]

15:43 chris: "The mushroom shingle is holding together", immediately breaks it with his spoon

[@gagamba9198]

Not all experiments pan out. I like that they give these a go because I pick up tricks of the trade and learn what's viable and not.

[@theheckwithit]

More Christina, love seeing her break out more.

[@KatherineKatieKate]

Agree!

[@bellalilalaila]

I cant believe that she stayed at BA

[@micnaka3392]

I love how this video shows a little bit of the chaos in the kitchen. Gives it some reality.

[@SynthaticBeats]

well sad the old ba is lost, because back then it was even nicer to watch because of the closeness which was brought. Watch the old episodes very recomended!

[@micnaka3392]

@@SynthaticBeats I think i’ve probably watched them all😂.

[@SaltAndVi]

The modern one looks amazing. I really want to try making it. Rolling the pasta sheets is a genius idea!

[@Thatkimm]

Lmao this was already a dish, she just called it a modern lasagna

[@SaltAndVi]

@@Thatkimm Then I am thankful she introduced it to me :)

[@IsaiasR79]

stuffed shells

[@Thatkimm]

@@SaltAndVi wow i’m so glad you’re glad 😁 yayyyyyyyyy

[@mikeincanada_]

Look up some Rotolo recopies. Its the actual name of what they call the "modern" one.

[@SUPERSTUDIO17]

OH MY GOD we are being BLESSED WITH ANOTHER CHRISTINA VIDEO

[@Taco2k_]

Welcome back Christina!

[@asdfrozen]

I'm guessing it took a while to negotiate a contract with her to make sure she gets paid what she deserves.

[@MS-dh9gh]

Did she talk about this publicly? I would love to know if that is for sure what happened

[@freighter1097]

@@MS-dh9gh Why? None of what happened there is any off ours business.

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

As a mushroom lover, I gotta say, I really want Chris' recipe! But heck I want all three recipes!

[@felicialally5703]

the Mushroom one looks really interesting. I wouldn't call it a lasagna, but it's the sort of experimental thing I would be excited to try as a starter/appetiser, or a mini version as hors d'oeuvres.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

It’s mushroom crackers, the only similarity to lasagna is the layers Might as well have made a birthday cake and called it a lasagna

[@Alex-zi1nb]

flavorwise i think that mushroom terrine and the beschemle would be a total flavor bomb, would love to try that. the modern looked amazing as well. buuuuuuut that traditional bolognese would probably be my favorite

[@rianne8608]

“It should taste like the sea” - me whenever someone asks how much salt I want 😂

[@gagamba9198]

Which sea do you find more delicious? The Dead Sea is about 30 times saltier than the Baltic. I think the Sea of Azov is quite tasty.

[@milomhoek]

@@gagamba9198 The med is the best

[@korinanderson7392]

I liked that Cris violently slams the garlic on the counter and then says in such a gentle voice 'here you go'.

[@julieharden2433]

Christina!!! I'm so happy to see you!

[@graemeroberts2935]

What a wonderful experience! The unique (of course) personality of each cook came through, and they were mutually supportive and encouraging.What a great feast and brilliant collaboration!

[@cindycung1072]

I MISSSSSED CHRISTINA!!! and to see her in a video with Chris! love to see more of her again!

[@annaandreoli8391]

As an Italian, I loved the experimental lasagna, and I hated the garlic in Christina's Ragù as here we don't even put one single clove in it, whereas the final presentation wasn't that bad.. I'll definitely try to recreate the mushroom terrine though, love the idea Chris!❤

[@mmps18]

The experimental one looks .. interesting! Also love seeing Christina!!

[@sandrafilippelli6476]

All three of you are amazing. Chris and Rachel, you both blew my mind! I'm in love with both concepts. I love a traditional lasagna, grew up with it but the am super excited about different possibilities.

[@mtalhaawais]

Give Christina her own show!

[@CufflinksAndChuckles]

Those fried mushroom terrine slices looked SO good. Would be amazing in a full english breakfast!

[@LetsBeClear87]

Oo! Yes

[@NEZZBIE]

Always love content with Christina!

[@escapist83]

Those bits of fried mushroom tureen looked amazing. I want to eat that by itself.

[@elsa5928]

chris went crazy with mushrooms lmao

[@tamajwright7795]

Exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@sallieannwestbrook9769]

I love these videos. More, more!!!

[@MrShroombot]

I enjoy you three. Very talented and inspiring.

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

Oh gosh I want that traditional one so much. So perfect. But it's good to play with the idea of what can we do with sheets of pasta and these sauce concepts.

[@prudentiakg]

YESSSSS!!! I've been waiting for waaaayy too long this kind of video. It's inspirational, encouraging and all around interesting learning experience. Thanks Bon Appetit!

[@captainchau]

Idk... compared to the old team...don't you feel like they're a bit less interesting? Genuine question.

[@jenagrgurich7108]

So ready and jazzed for this!!!!

[@2igotmoney]

Woaahhhh Chris doing the experimental? Even more yass

[@tsukitty6420]

These all looked amazing and I especially wish i could try Chris Morocco's!

[@chaseduckworth491]

The thumbnail had me thinking this was an Epicurious 4 Levels of Lasanga video with Chris as the Expert haha

[@mini696]

That modern one looks amazing.

[@ms.diva0079]

This show has been so refreshed! Chris is the man!💜

[@Jay-ks1qp]

love seeing christina!!!

[@mikefrench3800]

All 3 make my mouth water!

[@gagamba9198]

An enjoyable viewing. Christina's trad one is my go-to, usually twice a month. I'll give Rachel's a crack. I'm pleased to see Chris's 'cracker' softened rather than shattered when cut. BTW, stacked ovens look smart, but you all saw the dangers. Christina is about a foot taller and built sturdier than Rachel and she struggled. An oven above waist height or so ought not cook anything heavy and/or wet. Croissants and the like are OK. I've seen some kitchens with stacks of three, with the top one above one's shoulders. A face full of 425 f bolognese and cheese shouldn't be what's served for supper.

[@sarahbaldwin9154]

this video made me nervous more than once because it looked like everyone was very close to getting burnt

[@karthiksubramaniam6951]

"She's my child and she's ready to go in the oven" 😲😳🤣🤣

[@jonathanklabunde6639]

This has reality show vibes with the side takes haha

[@ericjohnson369]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@bassedtuba]

I see Christina and I am immediately watching

[@MCSkiure]

I'm learning so much

[@ranchodiablaacres3967]

I need a lot more Christina content, please, and thank you.

[@sisgaia]

I have used spicy red sauce in lasagna. As a vegetarian, I would opt for Rachel's take anyway, but I would have used some mushrooms to give it some weight and "meatiness." Going back to my pre-veg days, I also think Christina's looks to be a total success that I would have loved to have when I was still eating meat. And as for Chris' take ... did I mention how good Christina's looked?

[@puggirl415]

Wasn't his vegetarian also?

[@guppy719]

@@puggirl415 I think there was some meat in the mushroom brick

[@huntakilla1234]

This episode gave me a serious craving for lasagna.

[@chosethebluepill]

I didn't know Chris followed Josh's palm-heeling the garlic trick! Way to go!

[@fabiolemes3395]

I ADORE CHRISTINA AND RACHEL!

[@DirtyApronBoy]

At 1st I was like do I wan to watch a half an hour of lasagna and it turns out I do. Man I love Rachels presentation such a great idea. Christina's looked so rich how could it not be great. And well then you have the lasagna latte, we shall speak no more of this.

[@ooinvsaoo]

I love that Chris uses these things I haven’t heard since culinary school 20 years ago like duexelles, saybayon and (not in this episode) court bullion..

[@vsb101]

mmm lasaga, that's what i need this cold december evening, thanks

[@taniaisabel9207]

Aw I mises Christina, and Chris great as always

[@stevedeeds1579]

Awesome job!

[@thealterator]

the ol' PALM HEEL STRIKE on that Garlic at the start

[@jade5822]

Christina and Rachel are soooo cooool!

[@zanevevere6667]

Chris smashing the garlic is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g!

[@d.t.ts.1770]

Yay Christina.

[@Pepperdotph]

would love to try all of these

[@QuietStormX]

Love this EP ;-D

[@cosmor7521]

my mom has been making "lasagna rollups" with us since we were kids, and they never miss!! awesome for easy portioning / packing :)

[@SCSilk]

Rachel’s is perfect for someone living alone.

[@flittler]

Curious, why do you think? Looks like a ton of food to me.

[@SCSilk]

@@flittler you can make as many as you want. If all you want is two rolls, you can boil two noodles. You can make a “normal” amount of sauce and freeze the rest. The rest of the zucchini can be used for other dishes.

[@bluetinsel7099]

Maybe baking the trumpet mushroom shingle would allow it to hold together better.

[@mmageek]

Morroco rocking the casioak, nicely done.

[@jnavillus]

The transitional music/sound makes me imagine Brad going ham on some tupperware with spoons.

[@giuliavandenwinkel1580]

The modern one is very similar to a traditional dish we have in Italy called cannelloni ricotta e spinaci!

[@Acaciaohio]

I love lasagne roll ups and veggie lasagne as much as meat. This makes me want to make some!

[@pauldraznin2857]

and the recipe for the modern lasagna thank you

[@MFJoneser]

I admire and respect this beautiful production…

[@bertini78]

the indian valley girl is quite a joy to watch, love the new take on an old classic! We all know Christina and Chris, good stuff.

[@bertini78]

EDIT: would still pick the classic though, nothing beats it.

[@geraldtompkins5775]

More than one chef in the kitchen. Much better. Thank you.

[@jamiecooper7201]

Hey Chris! Big fan! Do you think a fried pasta would have worked as well? Great job by the way!

[@stOnR666]

These video types are so awesome cant wait to see where they test kitchen goes

[@gracehinrichs1493]

I love it

[@BrentSnider]

Busy day in the test kitchen!

[@travis8592]

Chris looks interesting lol and the girls both did amazing of course.

[@derekkee5588]

BA knows what they’re doing giving us Chaey Bay Bay back

[@truckarttinbox9644]

holdup. rachel's lasagna looks awesome. like i wanna try it

[@haytguugle8656]

I will definitely try the rolled version just because it looks really fun. But really, something like lasagna has so many different possibilities just in the traditional style that you could serve a different "traditional" version every week and not repeat for quite a while, and also not have any disappointed guests. So I'll try the rolled style, but stick with the lovely real lasagna method. Have fun!

[@akash1playboy]

So weird watching a BA pasta video, without Molly

[@rggiii5089]

I actually experienced the curled up lasagna sheets when I precooked the pasta. They do need another 30 seconds in the water. However, sometimes they will still curl after the ice bath. What I found helpful is using large enough vessel for the ice bath where i can lay the pasta sheets flat so even when they harden, they'll still be straight.

[@tdmdmt]

This is very cris forward , and i love it . Cris is an acquired taste

[@chronosorion6911]

Chris knows the Palm Heel Strike!

[@RobbyTheSinger19]

I hope yall paying Christina well now!!!

[@RickBross]

"and i love the /Pate/" **elitist, judgmental stares** "Mhm"

[@SkazkiPeredSnom]

OMG, don't let Chris do the experimental anymore!.. :D

[@kryst5062]

"some red pepper flakes" throws the whole bottle in the sauce. Her: "Its not too spicy" Me: **dead**

[@myerklamb8529]

Rachel's amazing!

[@mikaelacabj1905]

This video concept reminds me of the 3 level cooking in Epicurious. Very nice tho!

[@murrrriel]

Chirstina! pull the rack out, the fancy ovens have super sturdy racks

[@metasamsara]

It's good to see you back in the kitchen, homemade isn't as fun, I love when you experiment all day to really nail every aspect of a recipe through scientific testing. I have ingredients for lasagna but no beef at the moment, I just got wondering if chicken lasagna is a thing, and there are many recipes out there, I'd love to see you guys experiment for the ultimate chicken lasagna. maybe even a version with cream and cheese base with no tomato?? I was thinking like a hybrid between raclette and pepper bechamel. Artichoke could be very good too with pepper bechamel base and some mushrooms. Speaking of mushrooms, I'd love an episode on experimenting with mushrooms, it can be quite a scary ingredient to do random stuff with.

[@catherineyork812]

In Sardegna they make a lasagne with Pane carasau (fairly similar to Carta di Musica). The Pane Carasau softens in the tomato sauce til it is similar in consistency to the pasta sheets used in a normal lasagne.

[@rubailey4888]

Rachel throwing an insane amount of salt into the pot saying "it should taste like the sea" Should be a viral meme

[@piddlywink2459]

17:20 Anyone know the brand of this grater? They've been using it for years and I want one!

[@88Eleo]

Rachel is basically making cannelloni...and Italian dish made with pasta sheet with a traditional besciamelle and prosciutto filling...she made a different filling but the shape is cannelloni’s....

[@PaoloScarabelli]

They look more like rosette to me.

[@88Eleo]

@@PaoloScarabelli yes, I was undecided but Rosette are not tall like this 🤔🤣

[@design-flux]

Can we talk about how Chris made mushroom scrapple?! 🤤

[@givememore4free]

...... And not really a lasagna at all 🤣

[@stephaniedavis236]

The garlic scene 😂😂🤣🤣

[@robynblackburn2557]

Stopped this video halfway through to make my own lasagna then finished it! Thanks for the craving haha

[@religionisapoison2413]

Didn't know Christina stayed. Cool

[@Lianne459]

No thanks Chris. A for creativity, thats the nicest comment I can make