🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine · Breakfast

Ciambella

Prep

20 mins

Cook

35 mins

Serves

8

Difficulty

Easy

A classic Italian ring cake flavored with lemon zest and vanilla, simple and light for the morning table.

Ingredients

  • 500g Italian sausage
  • 300g arborio rice
  • 1 tbsp sliced shallots
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • a generous handful of baby spinach
  • a handful of fresh basil, chopped
  • a drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the fresh lasagna sheets and fresh mozzarella, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat unsalted butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and carrots, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the fresh mozzarella, season with cracked black pepper, and cook until just done, about 35 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the fresh lasagna sheets alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the fresh lasagna sheets and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with mascarpone and finish with a sprinkle of parsley.

Tips

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of parsley just before serving brightens up the whole plate.