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Classic Beef Lasagna

A delicious homemade beef lasagna with rich meat 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 carrots carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 small yellow onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine like pinot grigio
  • 2 tomatoes fresh tomatoes diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into pats
  • 12 lasagna noodles lasagna noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 batch Béchamel Sauce
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced carrots and chopped onions, cook for 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
  3. Pour in white wine, cook for 10 minutes over medium heat until reduced.
  4. Add diced tomatoes to the meat mixture, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare béchamel sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, cook until thickened, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F. Layer cooked noodles, meat sauce, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan in a baking dish. Repeat layers and finish with béchamel and cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing and 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

Mix and match ingredients as desired. Enjoy your homemade lasagna!
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