Description
This savory recipe for homemade lasagna features layers of perfectly cooked pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey melted cheese. It’s a classic comfort food dish that will satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Béchamel:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and nutmeg to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- Lasagna noodles
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Make the Béchamel: In a saucepan, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Season with salt and nutmeg. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a baking dish, layer the meat sauce, noodles, béchamel, and cheeses. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize this lasagna by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the layers.
- For a shortcut, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg