Mama’s Best Lasagna
The Best Lasagna is here! Layered with a rich meat sauce and a creamy parmesan white sauce, plus the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese! NO ricotta cheese needed!
Prep: 20min
Total: 125min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 613 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 832 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, (finely chopped)
- 1 carrot, (finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, (minced)
- 24 ounces (700 grams) ground beef mince
- 10 ounces (300 grams) ground pork mince, (or beef)
- 24 ounces (700 grams) Passata
- 14 ounces (410 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 3 heaped tablespoons tomato paste, ((I use garlic and herbs flavoured))
- 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes, (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, ((if desired))
- Salt and pepper, (season to your tastes)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour, (all purpose or plain)
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup fresh shredded parmesan
- 13 ounces (375 grams) fresh lasagna sheets*
- 17 ounces (500 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instruction:
- Adjust salt, pepper and dried herbs to your taste.
- Add in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and mix until the cheese is melted through.
- Garnish with parsley and let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.ENJOY!
The Most Amazing Lasagna II
FAQ
How many layers of lasagna is best?
Most recipes you’ll find for lasagna call for a minimum of three layers, which seems to be the universal standard. Anything less, at least according to Bon Appétit, cannot be considered a true lasagna.
Which is better for lasagna cottage or ricotta?
Is lasagna better with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese? This is a matter of personal preference but honestly, homemade lasagna tastes just as good with either ricotta cheese or cottage cheese. Cottage cheese will give you a slightly lighter lasagna while ricotta will give you a bit thicker, more rich texture.
How to make the best lasagna Gordon Ramsay?
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese.
- 12 ounces cottage cheese, mixed with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- 6 to 9 long strips lasagna noodles.
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef.
- 2 bay leaves.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen’s Seasoned Salt.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen’s House Seasoning.
