Lasagne Recipe ( Repost)

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Classic Italian Lasagna Recipe

Classic Italian Lasagna

A rich and comforting Italian dish made with layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and lots of cheese. Perfect for meal prep and family dinners!

Components

  • Meat Sauce
  • Béchamel Sauce
  • Lasagna Sheets
  • Layering & Baking

1. Meat Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 450g minced beef
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 5–6 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp jaggery / sugar / ketchup (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2–3 cloves

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp meat masala
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp taco seasoning (optional)

Herbs

  • Fresh: Parsley, basil, rosemary (chopped)
  • Dried: Oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, and cloves.
  2. Sauté garlic and onions until caramelized.
  3. Add minced beef. Once it changes color, add all the spices and seasonings.
  4. Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, and jaggery/sugar/ketchup.
  5. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
  6. Add fresh and dried herbs to taste. Set aside.

2. Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2½–3 cups milk
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • A pinch of oregano, rosemary, basil, and thyme

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a pan. Add flour and sauté until golden.
  2. Turn off heat and slowly whisk in milk to avoid lumps.
  3. Return to heat and stir until thickened.
  4. Add salt, pepper, herbs, and cheeses. Mix well. Set aside.

3. Lasagna Sheets

Preparation

  • Boil Method: Cook 9 sheets in salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Instant Method: Use no-boil sheets directly. Convenient but slightly different in texture.

4. Layering & Baking

Layering

  1. Grease a baking dish.
  2. Spread a layer of meat sauce.
  3. Place lasagna sheets over it.
  4. Spread meat sauce again, then béchamel sauce.
  5. Repeat the layers. Final layer should be béchamel topped with cheese.
  6. Sprinkle dried oregano on top.

Baking

  • Immediate: Preheat oven to 200°C. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbling. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes for a golden top.
  • Make Ahead: Refrigerate overnight and bake the next day for enhanced flavor.
  • Freezing: Assemble in freezer-safe trays and bake from frozen, adjusting time as needed.

Tips

  • Let lasagna rest 10–15 minutes before slicing to help it set.
  • Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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