Classic Lasagna

Name: Classic Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles, divided; 4 1/2 cups Bolognese meat sauce, divided (recipe link below); 475-g container ricotta; 3 cups shredded mozzarella; 1 cup grated parmesan; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp nutmeg

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Prep Time20 min
Total Time1 h 20 min
Makes8 servings

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Classic lasagna in a white pan with a serving tong resting next to it; the lasagna is topped with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan and contains Bolognese meat sauce; ricotta; and Béchamel sauce for a post on the best simple classic lasagna recipe

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The original lasagna from Bologna, Italy, is a glorious but simple layering of noodles, creamy béchamel sauce and slow-cooked meat ragù.

Ingredients

9 oven-ready lasagna noodles, divided
4 1/2 cups Bolognese meat sauce, divided (recipe link below)
475-g container ricotta
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated parmesan

Béchamel

3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 400F.
MELT butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Whisk in flour until mixture forms a paste, about 2 min. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot, until sauce thickens, 7 to 8 min. Stir in salt and nutmeg.
SPREAD 1/2 cup béchamel in the bottom of a 9 × 13-in. baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread 1 1/2 cups Bolognese meat sauce evenly over noodles. Drizzle with 1/2 cup béchamel. Top with 3 more noodles. Spread ricotta evenly over noodles. Season with fresh pepper. Spread another 1 1/2 cups meat sauce evenly over ricotta. Drizzle with 1/2 cup béchamel. Top with remaining 3 noodles. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups meat sauce evenly over noodles. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup béchamel. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Cover pan with foil and bake in centre of oven, 45 min. Remove foil, then sprinkle with parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 10 more min. Let lasagna stand 10 min before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 613, Protein 36g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fat 36g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 893mg.

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