Cookbook:Lasagne with Red and White Sauce

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Lasagne with Red and White Sauce
CategoryPasta recipes
Servings8
Time1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
NUTRITION FACTS 
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (400 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 710
Calories from fat 314
Total Fat 34.9 g
Saturated Fat 15.3 g
Cholesterol 112 mg
Sodium 981 mg
Total Carbohydrates 69.8 g
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
Sugars 15.5 g
Protein 29.2 g
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 45%
Iron 20%

Ingredients

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Bolognese sauce

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Bechamel sauce

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Other

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  • 1 box (1 lb/450 g) Lasagna noodles, optionally cooked according to package directions
  • 1 ½ cups (185 g/6.5 oz) grated mozzarella

Special equipment

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  • Large pot
  • Medium-sized pot, preferably with thick bottom
  • Deep casserole dish

Procedure

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Bolognese sauce

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  1. Heat olive oil in large pot on medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and stir. Let fry for about 2–3 minutes. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Add rosemary oregano, carrots, and celery. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ground beef. Cook until it is fully browned.
  5. Stir in the tomato pulp, basil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook everything for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it gets too thick, add some water.

Bechamel sauce

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  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat.
  2. When the foam has subsided, add the flour and whisk until it is smooth and free of lumps. This is called a roux.
  3. Cook the roux for 5–6 minutes on low until the floury taste has disappeared. Do not let it brown.
  4. Gradually stir in the cold milk until fully incorporated, with no lumps.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a simmer.
  6. Simmer, stirring, for a few more minutes.
  7. Stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
  8. Allow the bechamel to cool.

Assembly

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  1. Preheat oven to 390°F/200°C.
  2. Cover bottom of casserole dish with a bit of Bolognese sauce.
  3. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, breaking or cutting to fit if necessary.
  4. Layer on some Bolognese sauce and bechamel sauce. Keep on layering lasagna noodles, Bolognese sauce, and bechamel sauce until you reach the rim of the dish.
  5. Cover with mozzarella.
  6. Bake for about 30–40 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Notes, tips, and variations

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  • Bolognese sauce is also a great pasta sauce to go with spaghetti.
  • The dish can easily be prepared a day ahead and baked when needed.