Description
A mouthwatering lasagna that comes together in about 60 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 cup red wine (or beef broth)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12–14 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and pork, cooking for 8-10 minutes until browned, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in red wine (or beef broth) and let reduce for 3-4 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in half of the Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, béchamel, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers and finish with béchamel topped with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to customize the meat and cheese based on what you have on hand for a unique twist every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg