Italian Lasagna Recipe
A comforting and authentic Italian lasagna recipe featuring layers of fresh pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and a blend of cheeses.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Ladle
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Oven preheated to 375°F
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Basil and parsley to taste
- 9 lasagna sheets homemade or no-boil
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups milk
- Salt and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot; sauté garlic until golden. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Simmer to make a rich meat sauce.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk to create a smooth béchamel sauce. Season with salt.
- Spread a ladle of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers 3-4 times.
- Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Calcium: 20% DV
- Potassium: 15% DV