A London restaurant's ambitious 2.5kg lasagne challenge has been deemed nearly impossible, not because of the pasta or meat, but due to an overload of Parmesan cheese. TikTok user Kate Ovens visited Tom's Pasta in Hackney Downs Studios to attempt the colossal dish, which features beef shin ragu slow-cooked for 12 hours, layered with béchamel sauce and pasta sheets.
The challenge allows diners to add as much Parmesan as they wish, and Ovens admitted she overdid it. 'I think the cheese on its own is a challenge,' she said in her video, estimating the final weight exceeded 2.7kg. Despite no time limit, she could not finish the meal, blaming the excessive cheese for her failure.
Tom's Pasta requires advance notice for the challenge, which is free if completed. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 10pm, and has received praise for its lasagne and value for money. One reviewer called it 'one of the best lasagnes I have ever had'.
