Classic Beef Lasagna 🍝🧀✨

A timeless Italian favorite—layers of pasta, rich beef sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese baked into golden perfection.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Meat Sauce:

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 g (14 oz) canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Béchamel Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 cups milk
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg

For Assembly:

• 9 lasagna noodles (cooked and drained)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Make meat sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add beef, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
2. Make béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until thickened.
3. Assemble: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a greased baking dish. Layer noodles, meat sauce, béchamel, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and cheese on top.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
5. Serve: Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with Parmesan.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add red wine to the meat sauce while simmering.
• Variation: Try with spinach or ricotta layers for a richer texture.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a fresh salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 6–8

Caption & Engagement

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