Homemade Lasagne
Dive into the comforting world of Italian cuisine with this Homemade Lasagne recipe—a true crowd-pleaser perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Featuring layers of hearty, slow-simmered meat sauce, rich and creamy béchamel, tender lasagne sheets, and a generous topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures. With simple ingredients like minced beef, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic spices, this recipe combines traditional cooking techniques with a touch of elegance, such as creating your own béchamel from scratch. Ready in just two hours, it's a labor of love that's well worth the effort. Serve this classic lasagne piping hot and pair it with a crisp green salad or crusty garlic bread for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for satisfying cravings and impressing guests alike, this homemade lasagne is destined to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams Minced beef
- 800 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Butter
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 500 milliliters Milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 125 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 250 grams Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 250 grams Lasagne sheets
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, approximately 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the meat sauce is simmering, prepare the béchamel sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste.
Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Season the béchamel sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese and set aside.
To assemble the lasagne, spread a layer of meat sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Cover the sauce with a single layer of lasagne sheets, followed by a layer of béchamel sauce.
Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella cheese on top of the béchamel. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of béchamel sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Allow the lasagne to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.6 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.1 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 810 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 7902 mg | 344% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.0 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.1 g | ||
| Protein | 272.0 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 4195 mg | 323% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 4650 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
