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The Best Ever Lasagna Recipe

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A golden, cheesy lasagna with meat sauce, served on a rustic plate with basil, in a warm kitchen. This lasagna is a delicious blend of savory ground beef, aromatic herbs, creamy béchamel, and melted mozzarella, all nestled between layers of pasta. The taste is rich and hearty, offering a perfect balance of flavors that will comfort your soul.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups béchamel sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt.
  6. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 3 noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the béchamel, and a third of the mozzarella.
  7. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, béchamel, and mozzarella, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce, béchamel, and mozzarella.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

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