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Grandma’s Style Lasagna Recipe

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Discover this grandmother-style lasagna recipe, a comforting family classic. With its homemade bolognese sauce and creamy béchamel, this recipe will remind you of the flavors of yesteryear.

For the bolognese sauce
 500 Ground beef
 1 Onion
 2 cloves Garlic
 800 Chopped tomatoes
 2 Tomato paste
 1 Provence herbs
 1 Olive oil
 Salt
 Pepper
For the béchamel sauce
 50 Butter
 50 Flour
 500 Whole milk
 1 pinch Nutmeg
 Salt
 Pepper
For assembly
 12 Lasagna sheet
 100 Grated Parmesan
 100 Grated mozzarella
Directions
1

Preparation of the bolognese sauce In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the ground meat and brown it. Incorporate the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

2

Preparation of the béchamel sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and mix well for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Let it thicken over medium heat, seasoning with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3

Lasagna Assembly Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, place a layer of Bolognese sauce, a layer of lasagna sheets, and then a layer of béchamel. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Finish with a layer of béchamel and sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.

4

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the lasagna is nicely golden.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

6

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