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Classic Baked Lasagna

Classic Baked Lasagna prepared dish

Classic baked lasagna is a hearty italian dish featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy béchamel topped with melted cheese. This comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. Serve it with a side salad for a complete meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 90 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, dried basil.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 50 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles
  • 500 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 800 g canned tomatoes (crushed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. In a large baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles, a layer of béchamel sauce, and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  8. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of béchamel and mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  11. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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