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Homemade Lasagna

A classic Italian dish made with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Béchamel Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 tsp salt
Lasagna Assembly
  • 9 sheets lasagna noodles no-boil or regular
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Meat Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Make the Béchamel Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Stir in nutmeg and salt.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, followed by a layer of noodles, béchamel, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and mozzarella on top.
  3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include vegetables like spinach or mushrooms in the meat sauce.

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