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Lasagna: Traditional Recipe
Lasagna is one of the most iconic dishes of Italian cuisine, loved and appreciated by people of all ages around the world.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
526 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For Béchamel Sauce
- 4¼ cup milk
- 7 tbsp butter
- 7 tbsp all-purpose flour
- salt
- nutmeg freshly grated
For the Lasagna
- 15 lasagna sheets
- 4¼ cup bolognese sauce
- 4¼ cup béchamel sauce
- 4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
For Béchamel Sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the sifted flour to form a sticky paste.
- Cook gently for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly, then gradually add hot milk, stirring continuously to avoid clumps.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, but be careful not to overcook it.
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For the Lasagna
- Assemble the lasagna: Take a baking dish with high sides and spread a layer of ragù and béchamel at the bottom.
- Layer the pasta, ragù, and béchamel: Add the first layer of pasta, followed by another layer of ragù and béchamel. Continue layering until the dish is fully filled.
- Top with Parmesan: Finish the lasagna with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the lasagna: Bake the lasagna at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes. The result will be a delicious and satisfying flavor triumph!
Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
233mg
(10%)
Potassium
435mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
717IU
(14%)
Calcium
262mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 717IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.