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Classic Beef Lasagna

A hearty and cheesy beef lasagna layered with rich sauce and creamy béchamel.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups yellow onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine like pinot grigio
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter cut into pats
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 serving Bechamel sauce recipe follows
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced carrots and chopped onions; cook for 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Pour in white wine and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare béchamel sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk, seasoning with salt and pepper, and simmering until thickened.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook lasagna noodles al dente. Butter a baking dish and spread a layer of béchamel on the bottom.
  8. Layer noodles, meat sauce, béchamel, and sprinkle with Parmesan; repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with béchamel on top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Enjoy this classic homemade beef lasagna with a side salad.
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