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Classic Lasagna

Course entrees
Keyword budget-friendly, cheese, freezer friendly, pasta
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 8-10 lasagna noodle sheets, broken in half if needed
  • 1 Tbl. Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
  • 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
  • 1 Tbl. dried basil
  • 1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce of your choice
  • 1 cup beef broth, chicken broth, or water
  • 4 Tbl. butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 (15 oz. container) Ricotta cheese
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Salt + Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot of water with salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook the lasagna noodles according to the directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • For the meat sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add in the olive oil. Once hot, add in the onion and garlic. Stir and cook until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the ground meat and ground sausage. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the dried basil, jar of marinara sauce, and broth. Stir together and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • While the meat is cooking, make the béchamel sauce: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour until there are no lumps.
  • Continue to stir and slowly add in the heavy cream, nutmeg, and ½ cup of the parmesan cheese. Constantly stir for 3-5 minutes. The mixture should become smooth, thick and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • To assemble: In large deep baking dish, spread a small amount of béchamel sauce into a thin, even layer. Then place a layer of lasagna noodles, ricotta, more béchamel sauce, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  • Top with the mozzarella and remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese bubbles. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Cut into individual servings. Serve.

Notes

To Store: Seal any leftover in foil or an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Tightly cover with foil and seal in a freezer-friendly bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to make, defrost 30-45 minutes and bake for an hour or until cooked through.