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Homemade Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce recipe

Best Homemade Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce Recipe for Creamy Bliss

Discover the Homemade Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce recipe that offers rich flavors and comforting layers in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground beef and pork Use a mix for richer flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Sauté until fragrant.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Sauté until fragrant.
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes Fresh or canned.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste Adds depth to the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing ingredients.
  • 1 tbsp Italian herbs Oregano and basil.
For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Forms the creamy base.
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour Thickens the sauce.
  • 2 cups Whole milk Whisked in for a smooth béchamel.
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg For seasoning.
  • to taste Salt and white pepper Season without overpowering.
For Assembling
  • 12 sheets Lasagna noodles Cooked al dente.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese For topping.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese For topping.
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese Optional for extra creaminess.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Homemade Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
  1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F to ensure even cooking.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
  3. Brown meat: Add ground beef and pork, cook until no pink remains.
  4. Simmer sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until thick.
  5. Melt butter: In a saucepan, melt butter gently until foamy.
  6. Whisk flour: Add flour, stirring constantly until roux turns pale gold.
  7. Incorporate milk: Gradually whisk in warm milk until béchamel thickens.
  8. Season béchamel: Stir in nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.
  9. Assemble layers: Spread béchamel in the baking dish, alternate lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and cheeses. Repeat twice.
  10. Bake lasagna: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, uncover and bake 10 more minutes until golden.
  11. Rest before serving: Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of flavor.

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