Elevate a classic and simple lasagne by swapping out the beef in the ragu for a 'meaty' and 'indulgent' alternative07:14, 20 May 2026Pasta is a classic comfort food dish, and there’s no better recipe for comfort and nostalgia than lasagne. Layered up with al dente pasta, a rich ragu and delectable cheese sauce, lasagne is always a winner.‌However, if you’re looking for a simple way to elevate a lasagne, all you need to do is ditch the beef in the ragu. Instead, food content creator Georgia Hughes prefers using duck in her lasagne ragu.‌In a video for Channel 4’s Served, the TikTok video’s caption read: “@georgiahughesfood has put a twist on a classic lasagne by fusing it with a Chinese takeaway staple; hoisin duck pancakes.”‌Yes, that’s right, forget about using beef for this lasagne recipe. Instead, Georgia opts for duck instead.However, she’s reinventing the lasagne entirely, fusing it with flavours of a classic crispy duck pancake. She said: “This is my hoisin duck lasagne. I genuinely can’t believe this hasn’t been done before.‌“So, whenever I order a Chinese takeaway, crispy duck pancakes is the first thing that I get. But instead of putting that duck into a pancake, I thought, ‘why not layer it up into a rich sauce and make it into a lasagne?’“One thing I love about this recipe is normally when you’re making a beef ragu, it would take hours in the oven. The duck is instantly tender and shredded like this.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌“This dish is rich, meaty and indulgent.”To make it a proper takeaway feast, Georgia suggested serving it with cucumber, spring onions and lashings of hoisin sauce. She continued: “This is so good.”Served’s video has been viewed over 50,700 times, receiving 1,156 likes and six comments. One person suggested: “Should have done the layers with the pancakes instead of pasta.”‌Chris wrote: “Jamie Oliver did this about 10 years ago on his Comfort Food TV show!”If you’re looking for an innovative take on the classic lasagne, here’s how you can recreate Georgia’s recipe at home.Hoisin Duck LasagneIngredients‌One red onion, finely slicedTwo cloves garlic, mincedOne knob of ginger, gratedOne seasoned crispy duck (approx 800g)One tbsp tomato pasteOne tsp chinese five spiceFour spring onions, chopped (whites and greens separated)400ml chicken stock50ml hoisin sauceOne tin chopped tomatoesEight lasagne sheetsFor servingSprinkle of spring onion greens50ml hoisin sauceSliced cucumber‌MethodPreheat the oven to 220°C. Cook duck (800g) according to packet instructions until crispy, then shred and set aside.Reduce the oven to 200°C. Cook red onion (one, sliced) in a little oil for five to seven minutes until soft.‌Add garlic (two cloves), ginger (one knob, grated) and spring onion whites (from four spring onions) and cook for one to two minutes.Stir in tomato paste (one tbsp) and five spice (one tsp) and cook for two minutes.Add chopped tomatoes (one tin), stock (400ml), hoisin sauce (50ml) and shredded duck. Simmer for five to 10 minutes.Article continues belowLayer the sauce and lasagne sheets (eight) in a baking dish. Top with hoisin (50ml) and spring onion greens, then bake for 25 minutes.Serve with sliced cucumber salad.