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the best classic lasagna

The best classic lasagna

Lasagna is a luscious and delectable dish that captures centuries of Italian pasta tradition. In one bite, you will taste the indulgent homemade pasta, the rich and hearty meat sauce and the creamy and delicate bechamel sauce, topped off by the crunchy Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bechamel, Homemade Pasta, Lasagna, Parmesan, Ragu'
Difficulty: Moderate
Servings: 6
Calories: 893kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE BECHAMEL SAUCE

  • 20 fl oz milk whole
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

TO LAYER THE LASAGNA

  • 2 cups Parmesan grated
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Instructions

STEP 1: Prepare the ragu’ sauce

STEP 2: Prepare the lasagna pasta sheets

STEP 3: Make the bechamel sauce

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, grated nutmeg and cook, stirring for about a minute. Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk.
  • Return the pan to the stovetop and simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens. Transfer it to a container and cover it with a plastic wrap until you will use it.

STEP 4: Layerthe lasagna and bake it

  • Start by putting a layer of bechamel sauce, which will prevent your lasagna from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 
  • After the first layer, you will alternate the lasagna noodles, then a thin layer of bechamel sauce, then a layer of the ragu’ and finally sprinkle generously with Parmesan.
  • Continue with a second layer of lasagna sheets, then bechamel, ragu’ and Parmesan. Continue until you exhaust the ingredients, with the final layer being an abundant sprinkle of Parmesan that will become crispy in the oven. Ideally do 4 to 5 layers.
  • Bake the lasagna in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes until the cheese has melted and formed a nice crust
  • Allow the lasagna to cool for 15 minutes so that it settles a bit, and then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 893kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 45g | Sodium: 4373mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 585mg | Iron: 8mg
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