Italian Chef Reacts to Pro Chef Perfect Lasagna

Join me, an Italian chef, as I react to Chef James Makinson’s perfect lasagna recipe! In this video, I’ll provide my authentic Italian perspective on his cooking techniques, ingredients, and overall approach to creating this classic Italian dish. Whether you’re a home cook looking to improve your lasagna game or a food enthusiast curious about professional cooking methods, this reaction video offers valuable insights and tips.
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- Honest critique of Chef James Makinson's lasagna recipe
- Comparison with traditional Italian lasagna methods
- Tips for making the perfect lasagna at home
- Insightful cooking techniques from a professional chef
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[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Hey Vincenzo! Great review! haha I'm glad to see that you enjoyed the video! Ricotta is pretty common in the US, but next time I will use fresh pasta as that was not good and I would like to make a ragu version as well! Can't wait to do videos together! :)

[@petrayonathan1550]

It's okay, James. Vincenzo was excited to your lasagna. Italians really like it 😊

[@aris1956]

But lasagna with ricotta is simply one of several versions of lasagna that we make in Italy. Every area has practically its own version, often every family, as is also the case with other Italian dishes. In my region in southern Italy, for example, there are also versions with tiny meatballs and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

[@raybusiness1008]

Well this is quite suprising😅

[@Lucifer__Morningstar_]

Congratulations, my friend🎉 They finally noticed you. I love to see, when hard work pays off. All the best wishes from Germany❤

[@krissv3ctor512]

My understanding is, in the north of italy, fresh pasta is used for lasagna, but in the south, they use dried pasta.

[@duckpwnd]

I love Chef James' channel. Not only have I learned a lot about cooking from him, but he also saved my life once. I was in a submarine that took a direct hit from a torpedo. It was quickly filling up with water and Chef James swam down to the sub without any diving gear and pulled all of us out of the sub and to the surface.

[@tasorodri]

He also saved mine, I fell from a plane and James was randomly skydiving close by, when he saw me he went to me and grabbed me to save me with his parachute, truly a hero

[@MarcIverson]

He single-handedly reconstructed my homework from my dog's poop.

[@KungKokkos]

Wow thats amazing, he saved mine once too. I ordered a pizza that I was gonna choke on and James ran up, took the pizza from me, and ran off towards the woods with it, leaving only a tiny bay leaf behind. Amazing!

[@vincenzosplate]

That's such an interesting story!

[@Revelwoodie]

One time, I was reading a KZbin comment thread that I didn't understand, and James bust my door down, rushed into the room, and explained the whole thing to me before it was too late. I almost died.

[@neilanyon4792]

I love that you respect James's understanding of technique while not necessarily agreeing with the details of his recipe. That's how good food works. Maintaining the best traditions without stifling creativity. Love it .

[@trr4488]

Everyone has their own version of a dish so really there is no right or wrong as long as it tastes good

[@Drzahman]

If the basics of mediterranean cuisine are respected, like sofrito, there is no harm in introducing variations. Unfortunately the basics are never mastered by many celebrity chefs out there.

[@recurse]

I'm so pleased that you finally reacted to Chef James! He has been obviously dying to get your attention forever, and he's great, he's definitely deserving. Nice choice of recipe to review 😊

[@lukasb4497]

vincenzo has reacted to him before this actually!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

And Uncle Roger! He knows fo me and still nothing! haha :)

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh you guys should have told me to react to him sooner! He did an excellent job here, and I will surely check out more of his recipes 😊

[@chiblast100x]

I love that it's finally happened, since these kinds of things in any art are always best when there can be a dialog of some variety.

[@smsstuart]

What a joy to watch a chef take his time (and explain) what [and why] he does each step. (Kinda like Vincenzo-!) The lasagna looks joyfully delicious. Definitely a shining star in these reaction videos-!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed this video! I appreciated the dedication of James 😊 and his lasagna looked superb at the end ☺️

[@groofay]

Let's get Chef James in Australia, or Vincenzo in Spain, would love to see a collab between you two!

[@vincenzosplate]

A colab with chef James would be a honor! 😊

[@stupled]

or neutral zone

[@wauliepalnuts6134]

Imagine if James reacts to this reaction and Vincenzo then reacts to his reaction to Vincenzo's reaction. And they keep going back and forth. The Internet would explode; I'm 47% positive.

[@vincenzosplate]

That would be an never ending job my friend 😅😂

[@abyeeve]

In the end it turns into kids react to poppy

[@spectrophobia2078]

Lasagnasception?

[@danielrioux6410]

@@spectrophobia2078 🤣 for real!

[@myjewelry4u]

Oh my! Brain hurts

[@AmericaHasFallen2020]

I am a very big fan of your work and James' work. I am so glad you two get along and enjoy each other's cooking. This makes me happy. Yay!!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

James is such a talented chef, and I am happy that he cooked one of the best lasagnas that I have ever seen! 😊

[@KC3DJV]

Can't wait to see the two of you get together and collaborate!

[@Visitkarte]

I second this! 😎👍

[@vincenzosplate]

That would be an interesting video indeed! Which recipe would you like to see us cook? 😁👨‍🍳

[@Sharky762]

​@vincenzosplate yes. Yes is the answer, lol

[@Ilan.jewfro]

A roman pasta dish

[@skibidi.G]

​@@vincenzosplatemy two favs Vince and James 😊

[@shabzone]

17:50 thats the face of approval

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh yes it is!!!😊😊

[@sentionno.4553]

What I love about these two is that they take you through the thought process behind their cooking. You don't just learn one recepe, but the thinking that needs to go into making any dish, allowing you to improvise and create completely new dishes.

[@andybarth5928]

you two are my absolute favorite chefs (with Jean-Pierre) to watch and learn!! THX soo much -I need to try this one.. can´t imagine how Ricotta works in this recipe

[@smiley9872]

Same here, I adore Chef Jean Pierre also.

[@vincenzosplate]

It's only my pleasure to share with you guys what I know about Italian recipes ❤

[@ElleMo-gy1bf]

Awesome and educational reaction! Thank you, Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed and appreciated this video! I hope you stay tuned for more 😊

[@joeyhardin1288]

Great recipe and tutorial! I was taught how to make Lasagne from a second generation New York Italian, going to school in Central Kentucky. His name was Don. He said make it today, eat it tomorrow. Thank you Vincenzo.

[@vincenzosplate]

He has given you such a great advice! I agreee, lasagna tastes even better the next day 😊

[@thexandman88]

I love whenever 2 or more of my KZbin favorites come together. Great video!

[@vincenzosplate]

Yay! Thank you!😃

[@healer81]

James is great, he really respects the culture of the cuisine he is cooking.

[@cheese1678989]

Always love seeing my two favourite food youtubers reacting to each other!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your support my friend! Which if chef James other recipes should I check out? 😁

[@cheese1678989]

@@vincenzosplate You should watch his carbonara video!

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Two of my favourite KZbin chefs in one video! Great way to start the day ❤ Love that you liked James recipe!

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed! Stay tuned for more similar content 😊😊

[@MSR_666]

Great video! The collab has to be Vincenzo cooking a Spanish dish and James cooking an Italian dish 😂

[@TheSoberBear]

The best ingredient in this video is the huge dollop of gentlemanly respect.

[@apocalypseaverted404]

So happy to see Chef James get more and more recognition her deserves, he really loves food and is clearly passionate about it and Chef Vincenzo, you are always a delight to watch, specially since I love your accent. Great video !!

[@arsyfoox]

Two of my favourite chefs in one video. Billissimo.

[@CoolJay77]

Great video. Looking forward for collaboration cooking videos with the two of you. Double the skills, double the fun!

[@vincenzosplate]

Can't wait! It will be such a fun experience 😊

[@asynchronicity]

Love this format. The "dialogue" is densely packed with fantastic information!👍

[@alexbennettbenefit366]

Love the reacting video vincenzo love your content your a amazing KZbinr I love watching your videos they are the greatest and the best and the coolest your content is the greatest and the best and the coolest it always brings a smile to my face watching your content your a amazing and fantastic cook vincenzo

[@vincenzosplate]

Messages like yours are my biggest morivation to keep doing what I do! Thank you so much for all the love and support ❤

[@interpolagent9]

Thanks for showing Chef James some love!

[@tonykuriger573]

For a meat lasagne I'd use bechamel. If making vegetarian lasagne (favourite is roast pumpkin and garlic with layers of spinach) I'll use ricotta (plus bechamel to top.)

[@vincenzosplate]

Excellent idea! Which of the two is your favorite!? 👨‍🍳

[@tonykuriger573]

@@vincenzosplate definitely the meat lasagne but the pumpkin option is great when your cooking for groups with vegetarians. Also great when there's a million pumpkins in the garden.

[@vanakubjas]

Vincenzo, I've been following you for a long time, but your current attitude to criticism compared to your competitors is simply incredible. You encourage, think along, and maintain attentiveness... I respect you. I am a simple home cook, but you are my role model.

[@grantfryer1]

You and James both are some of my favorite KZbin cooking channels.

[@fitzy76]

Thanks for sharing, now I NEED to make your lasagna this weekend!

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds like the perfect weekend meal! Please do let me know how the recipe will turn out for you 😊👨‍🍳

[@wentoneisendon6502]

I was about to comment saying I love Vincenzos plate, then I realised it's you 🤣🤣

[@vincenzosplate]

Hahahah thanks for the love though ❤

[@rhysjackson2597]

Two of the best KZbin chefs. Look forward to your collaboration in the future! 🙌

[@yuri_on_youtube]

James did a far better job than Jamie Oliver. Unlike Jamie, I think James articulates the cooking better (in a lot of his videos) and treats the dishes with respect and not just making something overly complicated or absurd. Also, James doesn't use ridiculous words to describe food, like "gnarly."

[@sohinikar4058]

A very, very wholesome and knowledgeable video.... Not to miss the delicious lasagna.

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

Jamie i fuckin love you! Thank you Vincenzo for showcasing this stupendous human and superlative chef.

[@johnnygamer23]

Yay! Vincenzo reacted to one of my favourite chefs!

[@Ran-tan-tan]

This is the first video from this channel I ever saw. I was expecting a "no-no-no, not like that, no-no-no" type of reaction, but this was actually pretty darn wholesome! Loved it!

[@petrayonathan1550]

Don't forget you react to James Makinson's make Spaghetti Carbonara. And also Chef James was kidding for secret ingridient to use a little bit "Mango Chutney" like Jamie Oliver's favorite ingridients. So, he never adding it.

[@vincenzosplate]

I'll definitely check it out! 😊

[@GCohen9782]

“Make sure you have a glass, too, Drink it.” Vincenzo, you’re speaking my language. Your videos always make me smile. Keep doing what you do. Same with you, James.

[@xaphan8581]

Love that James is getting recognition. Such an amazing person and chef.

[@alexbennettbenefit366]

Love the video

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed 😁

[@scotthahn6666]

Vincenzo, Chef James is one of My favorite chefs on KZbin! He is almost as big of fan of You, as I am! He always speaks very highly of You. And, I know that He Really wanted to impress You! You were very fair with Your reaction, and gave us all good extra advice. Bellisimo, Chef!

[@vincenzosplate]

I was happy to react to such a beautiful lasagna recipe! Chef James did an excellent job and I will surely check out more of his recipes 😊

[@rjrayner1972]

Vincenso. I have just returned from Bologna. It was my first visit. Now I know why I adore Italian food. It is the best in the world. I love watching your videos, and you have taught me so much

[@tabb5818]

This was wholesome. Great to see the positivity between two chefs. Btw it’s pronounced “Wooster” sauce despite the spelling.

[@SwampWader]

Another great video! Two of my favorite chefs in one screen! ola! Can't wait to see you guys both in one kitchen making culinary wonders! So much to cooking magic! So much to learn! Great review, great details, belissimo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Happy to hear that you enjoyed this video! Hopefully me and chef James will do a collab in the future 😊

[@anthonys5568]

At least it is nice to see this guy cooking and not just commenting.

[@vincenzosplate]

Doing both is better! 😊

[@patmo131]

I’m a former chef who learned how to make proper lasagna from Italians. I’ve been making this for 25 years and I use bechamel. It’s MUCH better than ricotta for this. And you are correct about basil.

[@vincenzosplate]

You know what I am talking about my friend!! 😊

[@Dazzwidd]

Mmmm proper Lasagna. It's really addictive. There's a business here that makes one that I tell them to not even heat up it's that nice enough. They laugh with satisfaction at my assessment of it. It's just nice. They are doing a bechamel in the layers. I reckon you guys would knock my socks off

[@TehJumpingJawa]

Spot a passionate chef by his contagious grin upon seeing a tasty meal emerge from the oven 🤤

[@sofiaolvera9236]

Love this ❤ I love chef James! And Vincenzo is amazing!

[@Philipk65]

Yes James Makinson is a great chef. Fantastic reaction video Vincenzo. 👍

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@kmjohnny]

Looking at his lasagna makes me hungry already. Good thing I watched this before my lunchtime.

[@S.R.Crnt.]

Never had any doubts about chef James. I just came here for the cast.

[@bearnando]

I live in brazil but my nonna is from Udine, the way you described the lasagna is EXACTLY how she thaught me, I'm vegetarian now, but I'm carrying on and adapted most of her recipes, I miss her so much! Thanks for unlocking great memories, Vincenzo!

[@twelfthdoc]

James is a fantastic chef and you can always see how much he cares about the food - both through his recipes and also his reaction reviews. He also stands as a great example for disproving that British/American culture don't use herbs and spices, and only make bland food!! Honestly, I've only cooked a little bit before, but if I really wanted to learn everything from scratch, Vincenzo and James are the only two I would trust to learn from :)

[@doctorteethomega]

Chef James is a great chef and reactor, very charismatic and informative. He also shows so much love to Vincenzo and other good Food KZbinrs. Nice to see Vincenzo giving him some love back.

[@EmmanuelleGA]

Awesome video, not just for the cooking (good italian recipe with little twists an attention to details) but the usual Vincenzo's passionate comments for food haha looking forward for a joint James/Vincenzo video!!!

[@autumnleaf2976]

THANK YOU!! Vinchenzo for spending your time to react to James cooking video! James is an underrated Chef & youtuber, he deserves more exposure! Hope Uncle Roger reacts to this as well ❤️

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you enjoyed! Which of his other recipes should I react to next? 😊

[@ANRQAngel]

I've been waiting for this review since James challenged you! Very nicely done, you and Chef James are some of my favorite youtube channels.. I learn so much from both of you, and of course now we'll be having lasagne this weekend

[@GabrielePhoto]

Vicie' that's some quality stuff I love your break down as an Italian from Napoli

[@PentaSquares]

I really love the way lasagna's essence always mixes in with everything, making something that tastes good alone into something that tastes even better.

[@rosebuster]

James is a fantastic chef. I knew he wouldn't disappoint you! :)

[@vincenzosplate]

I was pleasantly surprised by his lasagna! I wish Gordon learned a few things from chef James

[@TwoCatsInLondon]

I love this. I’m a fan of both of you, it’s lovely to see you interact. I have learned so much from you both. Hopefully you will be able to do a collaboration video soon! P.S. Vincenzo I hope your stomach has recovered from the olive oil tasting!

[@RR-jy9fu]

The two of the most chill critics I love! Hopefully, I get to watch you both cooking together 😍😍 - With uncle Roger will be a HUGE bonus!

[@hughneumann4112]

Two of mi favorite channels in 1 video.... LOVE IT!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your support! 😊

[@enricomadrigal9168]

Hi Vincenzo! nice video, James is really good, he cooks like an Italian. I was thinking: if we put the basil under the last layer of sauce isn't that even better? So it is even more protected from burning, I think. I have always thought that basil should never even be heated, it should be consumed exclusively raw and fresh, it is also true that neapolitans put it on pizza before baking it, so who knows who is right! at least we all agree that it shouldn't be burned 😂😊

[@kimaholland3423]

You can see James make Papa Vincenzo really proud every step of the way😉

[@frankavellone1175]

From Chicago, just made James Makinson's lasagna. Delicious! Followed the recipe with the following exceptions: didn't flame the top at the end, used a 50/50 blend of parm and pecorino, and used fresh lasagna sheets. Simmered the ragu for 3 hours.

[@irissander5266]

Chef James is such a good cook and so nice when he reviews other videos and give pointers too.

[@stephenlarson9422]

the reason that many baking dishes are flared is so that it's easier to remove them from their molds. this way the sides quickly release from the pattern rather than being pulled across the surface of the mold.

[@IsabellaL82]

I'm so glad you reacted to Chef James. I love watching both his channel and yours. I would absolutely love to see you work together

[@vincenzosplate]

Maybe in the future we will do a collab! It will be a very interesting experience indeed! 😊😊

[@Azari_D]

What a great video, thank you for all the tips and descriptions you add. You make me excited to want to make more dishes with the knowledge you impart

[@spanishpeaches2930]

I love bayleaf in almost everything ...lasagne..casseroles..stocks..soups...meatloaf..gravys...etc.

[@joseparedes7473]

Viva Ecuador 🇪🇨 Vincenzo. I follow both of you,from Toronto Canada🇨🇦. I'm a cook🍳,too.

[@SG2048-meta]

Now THIS is a great reaction video! You had good points and advice, and I definitely enjoyed watching this. Seems you have improved a lot!

[@leles8422]

I enjoy James’s channel and I liked hearing the explanations from both of you.

[@lachouette_et_le_phoque]

I was surprised to hear that the lasagna recipe my mom taught me growing up in Germany was not actually too far away from an "authentic" Italian lasagna, based on your commentary. It was the first "real" cooking recipe I learned as a teenager despite it being a time intensive and more difficult dish for a beginner (eg making a roux for the bechamel) because lasagna was my absolute favorite meal. Her recipe is a bechamel sauce with nutmeg, a bolognese sauce similar to what James made, cheese and dry pasta, layered together, the pasta cooking in the sauce while it's in the oven. There are parts that she deviated from such as leaving out celery or using gouda instead of mozzarella, but it sounds like those are comparatively minor and I would be able to serve the result to an Italian without getting cussed out. :)

[@blazeblue9995]

I feel like lasagna is much like an Italian answer to the mince pies and pasties of medieval England, in that you make it in advance and serve it at or just above room temperature. The presentation is just as important as the taste in dishes like this

[@Sandrimoral-Castle-CRIII]

Looking forward to the collab!

[@LicMegags]

Great video. In Uruguay, where we have a lot of influence from italian cuisine, there's a recipe of lasagna that combines the traditional bolognese with the ricotta and spinach variant (not mixed together, though). First layers bolognese, last layer ricotta and spinach, topped with bolognese, bechamel and cheese.

[@SassyCindy]

Great video, you guys are amazing. I wish I could taste both of your lasagna dishes. Yum!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your support

[@datwistyman]

I love both these chef's and the reaction videos from both as well. 👍👍

[@zoebrennan799]

This Italian guy is really funny. I like how really laughs yeah like a deep laugh.

[@JohnPorter4096]

Vincenzo, It's like chef James watched all your videos!!! Amazing

[@vincenzosplate]

I loved the shoutout at the beginning if the video! And it made me happy to see that he cooked a delicious lasagna 😊

[@Hihowareya315]

That looked like an awesome lasagna! My two favorite Chefs! Great job.

[@Raven9010th]

James is an amazing chef. He's one of my top three favourite KZbin chefs. There's no actual number one, because these three individuals share the top spot. And those top three favourites of mine are you Vincenzo, Chef James and Chef Jean-Pierre. I'd say the three of you are my holy trinity of cooking. ^^

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your love and support my friend! ❤ Have you ever tried to cook any of my recipes? 😊

[@c.kiousis3663]

I will make that lasagna, looks delicious. Chef James is much more informative than celebrity chefst that Vincenzo talked about at the end.

[@vincenzosplate]

I agree! I also enjoyed his way of filming!

[@Kijnn]

13:30 That's correct! My aunt (from Agrigento) also used Ricotta instead of the Béchamel sauce!

[@greed94]

It's about time my boy James gets the recognition he deserves!

[@TheAndostro]

i love Jameses videos with respect to local dishes with his touch

[@vincenzosplate]

Have you ever recreated one of his recipes? 😊

[@TheAndostro]

@@vincenzosplate one of the simple once for bbq with friends it was good

[@GarthKlaus]

"If you haven't tried celery before..." Welcome to planet Earth. 😂 Who hasn't tried celery?

[@TrevaQ]

Great job James, and fantastic reaction, Vincenzo!

[@whu-dunn17]

Thanks for the shoutout to Ecuadorian wine. Yummy, and you all should try it

[@cloud2018]

I like James a lot. Seems like a nice guy. I like his reactions and he has a good sense of humor. James isn't really a celebrity chef but he definitely could be. If you get together make sure to bring a camera. Maybe have dinner and try each other's recipes. That would be fun.

[@Constantina.Valenti]

This was nice. He seems like a very talented young man, and you know? I don't mind people making a variation from traditional Italian foods, the only thing that really ever grinds my gears, because I'm a fan of people being creative with cooking, is when they say that their version is better than the original.

[@rossbyrnes1597]

Two of my absolute favourite cooking KZbinrs. @chefjamesmakinson needs to get Down Under and make this collab happen!

[@TheEnrooter14]

Here we go! I'm subscribe to both of you so I've been waiting for this. Love every videos you make. Hope you will collab with Chef James. ❤

[@bobd2659]

Love making lasagna from as scratch as possible. Usually do 'one' a year this way. Homegrown tomatoes/peppers for sauce (about 1/2 pepper for 4 lbs tomatoes), fresh pasta dough, fresh soffrito (celery usually bought), AND homemade mozz. I do it as a batch - so one meal and usually 2 - 4 smaller portions to freeze. Nothing beats a good 'homegrown/made' meal from your own garden on a dreary winter's night...

[@ilovemangobingsu]

That's a very good review Vincenzo 🥰. Hope to see you two do a collab.... soon. That would be amazing ☺️

[@bleepbloop6234]

Nice to hear Rana mentioned. I bought one of their premade lasagnas and it was miles better than any frozen lasagna I've ever had. Still not as good as fresh obviously, but it was good enough to stand out.

[@checkyoursixgaming]

Been watching both your videos for a long time. Enjoy all the cooking info you guys provide.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much👨‍🍳