Lasagna

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There is no arguing with the comfort of a fine lasagna. When you put one of these together, you want to see tender pasta sheets and a beef bolognese that is as rich as it is authentic, a tomato meat sauce with all the right home made touches. Make sure to work in some smooth béchamel for the cream factor and be liberal with the cheese. It makes for an appealing dish at a get together or when you are putting dinner in front of the family, not least because the top will have browned off to a lovely golden hue. And it is just as good for your meal prep.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 6

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: European, Italian

Calories: 502

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

Meat Sauce (Bolognese)

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion chopped
3 clove garlic minced
14 oz can tomato puree or tomato sauce, depending on texture
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp chili sauce optional, for a bit of heat
2 tbsp spaghetti sauce optional
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
sugar to taste
oil for sautéing

White Sauce (Béchamel)

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cup milk whole milk preferred
1 pinch salt
white pepper optional
1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Additional Ingredients

8 lasagna noodles boil 8 minutes if not oven-ready)
shredded mozzarella cheese as needed
shredded cheddar cheese as needed

Equipment

1 oven
1 baking dish
1 saucepan
1 large pan
1 spatula
1 whisk

Method

Meat Sauce (Bolognese)

Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the ground beef, stir until cooked through and the liquid has evaporated.
Add the tomato puree, ketchup, chili sauce, and all seasonings.
Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust salt/sugar.

White Sauce (Béchamel)

Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
Add the flour and stir until smooth (no lumps).
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until it thickens.
Add salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Stir until creamy.

Assembling the Lasagna

In a baking dish, start with a layer of meat sauce → lasagna sheets → white sauce → shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up. Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of cheese on top.

Baking

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 290gCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 816mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 751IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Tips to Make It Tastier:

Use a mix of mozzarella & cheddar cheese for a rich, stringy texture!
You can add vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers if you like.
For a fully halal version, make sure the cheese does not contain any non-halal ingredients (rennet).

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