Italian lasagna recipe

Italian Lasagna recipe

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Recipe intro

Are you ready to transport your taste buds to Italy? Look no further than this authentic Italian lasagna recipe. Layered with rich tomato sauce, creamy b�chamel, and melted cheese, this classic dish is a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender pasta sheets and flavorful filling creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting meal, this lasagna recipe is sure to impress.

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Italian lasagna recipe details

Italian lasagna recipe, recipe Rating: 4.4
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Ingredients

500 g	minced meat, pork and beef
1	onion, chopped
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
1 bunch(es)	parsley, chopped
1 tbsp	tomato puree
2 large can(s)	tomatoes, peeled and diced
½ l	milk
30 g	butter
40 g	flour
300 g	lasagna sheets, you may need some more
	salt and pepper
200 g	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
	red wine
	nutmeg
2 tbsp	oil

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and mince over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the meat is browned and crumbled. Stir in the tomato purée and add the parsley. Cook for some more minutes. Pour in the canned tomatoes. Season with red wine, salt and pepper and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes.

In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the milk, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Cook for 5-10 minutes and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

In a buttered casserole dish, layer in turn mince sauce, lasagna sheets, mince sauce, bechamel, lasagna sheets, mince sauce, bechamel and so on. Finish with bechamel and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a