Traditional Lasagna
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5.0
126 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Traditional Lasagna
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No one knows Lasagna better than an Italian, the perfect Traditional Lasagna Recipe, cheesy & delicious. Comfort food never tasted so good.
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Ingredients
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ carrot (chopped small)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped small)
- ½ onion (chopped small)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups tomato puree (passata)
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE*
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- pinch salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper (if desired)
- 1¾ cups milk
EXTRAS
- 1-1½ cups chopped fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 lasagna noodles** (also referred to as strips oven ready), more or less
*If you prefer you can use a good store bought bechamel of choice.
** If you prefer you can use the lasagna noodles that need to be boiled.
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Instructions
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE
- In a large pot add the olive oil, ground beef, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic and salt, sauté for approximately 10 minutes or until meat has started to brown, then add the tomato pure, water and spices, cook on medium heat until thickened (quite thick), approximately 30-60 minutes.
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
- In a medium pot over medium heat melt the butter, add the flour and salt, whisk to combine well, add the milk slowly and stir constantly until the sauce has thickened (taste for salt). Remove from heat. (or you can purchase a good store bought white sauce).
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- In a baking dish measuring 10x10x2 (25x25x5 cm) spread 2-3 spoonfuls of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan, add a layer of lasagna noodles, then continue to layer in the following order, the meat sauce, white sauce, chopped mozzarella and parmesan cheese, continue making 3-4 layers, the last layer should be without the white sauce, so remember to divide the ingredients by 3 or 4, depending on how many layers you wish to make.
- Bake for approximate 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer you can simmer the sauce for 1-2 hours on low heat.
- The baked lasagna should be stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days. It can also be prepared the day before, be sure to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, remove from the fridge, let sit for about 30 minutes then bake.
- The baked lasagna should be stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days. It can also be prepared the day before, be sure to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, remove from the fridge, let sit for about 30 minutes then bake.
- It can also be frozen, unbaked be sure to cover it completely with foil. When ready to bake thaw it overnight in the fridge. Bake as directed in the recipe. You can also freeze baked lasagna, just be sure to cool it completely and cover with foil. Let it thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or oven. It will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
- It can also be frozen, unbaked be sure to cover it completely with foil. When ready to bake thaw it overnight in the fridge. Bake as directed in the recipe. You can also freeze baked lasagna, just be sure to cool it completely and cover with foil. Let it thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or oven. It will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
797mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1729IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
338mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1729IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 338mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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