Classic lasagna recipe

Classic Lasagna recipe

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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This classic lasagna recipe is a timeless favorite that will satisfy your cravings for a comforting and hearty meal. Layered with tender pasta sheets, rich tomato sauce, creamy cheese, and flavorful ground meat, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving some Italian comfort food, this lasagna recipe is a go-to option. With its delicious blend of flavors and textures, it's no wonder why lasagna has remained a beloved dish for generations.
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Classic lasagna recipe details
Ingredients
400 g | minced beef |
1 | onion |
4 | carrots, large |
1 glass(es) | red wine |
400 g | tomatoes, canned or fresh |
1 stick(s) | rosemary, fresh |
1 pinch(es) | sugar |
salt | |
pepper | |
1 leaf | bay |
2 glass(es) | milk |
1 tbsp | flour |
1 tbsp | butter |
1 tbsp | olive oil |
nutmeg | |
1 pack(s) | lasagna pasta sheets |
150 g | mozzarella, grated |
2 clove(s) | garlic |
Instructions
Heat olive oil in pan. Add chopped onions and carrots and sauté gently. When starting to brown, add a pinch of sugar. Stir until sugar is molten, add minced meat. Stir and sauté until meat is done.Add red wine, tomatoes, rosemary, bay leave, pepper and salt to taste. Add crushed garlic. Stir and cook slowly with a lid for at least 20 minutes.
In the mean time, prepare bechamel sauce. Melt butter in a pot, when molten, add flour while constantly stirring. Brown flour gently, but do not let it burn. Add two tablespoons of milk to the mix, while continuously stirring until milk thickens. Continue stirring, add a bit more milk, until it thickens again, repeat until the amount and consistency of the sauce is reached. Take off heat. Add salt, pepper and nut met to taste.
In a lasagna dish, layer tomatoe sauce, bechamel, and lasagna sheets. Finish with a bechamel layer, top it with grated mozarella.
Bake in oven at 180°C until cheese is brown and/or pasta sheets are done.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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