Bolognese Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
Main Dishes • European
Description
As I mentioned before, the number of lasagna sheets depends on the shape in which it will be baked. I have a square dish, while lasagna sheets are usually rectangular—I place 2 sheets side by side, with one sheet overlapping the other by 3–5 mm to ensure that the layer doesn't collapse or spill when the filling is added on top.
Ingredients
- Ready-made dry lasagna sheets 8 pieces
- Lean Beef 20 oz
- Carrot 1 piece
- Onion 1 piece
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Tomatoes 2 pieces
- Salt to taste
- Basil to taste
- Lemon-Pepper Mix to taste
- Herbes de Provence to taste
- Butter 4 spoons
- Wheat Flour 4 spoons
- Milk 15 fl oz
- Cheese Spread 10 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
I buy no-boil lasagna sheets (it's easier). First, we prepare the filling for the lasagna. Sauté 1 medium onion (finely chopped) and 1 medium carrot (grated on a fine grater) in vegetable oil.
Step 2
Add 500 g of ground meat (either beef or a mixture of beef and pork) to the skillet, along with 2–3 cloves of garlic.
Step 3
Then add the chopped tomatoes with their skins removed (2 medium tomatoes or 3 small ones); everything should simmer together for about 10–15 minutes. During this time, add salt, a pinch of mixed pepper, herbes de Provence, and basil.
Step 4
Once the filling is ready, we make the béchamel sauce. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, then add 4 tablespoons of flour, stirring thoroughly to avoid lumps. Gradually, in a thin stream, while continuously stirring, add 500 ml of milk. Season with salt to taste. The process of adding the milk and thickening the sauce takes about 10 minutes (stirring all the while).
Step 5
Once the béchamel sauce has thickened, immediately assemble the lasagna. Grease the bottom of the baking dish with oil, then place dry lasagna sheets at the bottom (the number of sheets depends on the size of your dish). Next, add a layer of filling, followed by a layer of béchamel sauce, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Alternate the layers until the dish is full (I have three layers). The final layer (fourth) consists of lasagna sheets, béchamel sauce, and grated cheese.
Step 6
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 390°F.
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