Classic Lasagna A Culinary Masterpiece

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Classic LasagnaIngredients:
For the pasta layers:
12 lasagna noodles 1 cup ricotta cheeseFor the meat sauce:
1 lb ground beef 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (15 oz) can tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp sugar Salt and black pepper to tasteFor the béchamel sauce:
4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground nutmegFor the topping:
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, choppedInstructions:
Make the meat sauce:
1.
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drain off any excess fat.
2.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Make the béchamel sauce:
1.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2.
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
4.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Assemble the lasagna:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3.
Top with 4 lasagna noodles.
4.
Spread with half of the ricotta cheese.
5.
Top with half of the remaining meat sauce.
6.
Repeat layers with remaining lasagna noodles, ricotta, and meat sauce.
7.
Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and spread evenly.
8.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Bake:
1.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
2.
Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Classic Lasagna A Culinary Masterpiece

Bynews dail

By news dail

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