Tasty Lasagna
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Everyone loves a good classic lasagna, right? In this recipe, we are showing you a fun way to make a delicious lasagna recipe step-by-step.
This creamy and cheesy lasagna recipe is made with a tasty homemade bolognese sauce.
It is an easy recipe that can be done with all the family, and for us, there is nothing better than lasagna to start the week.
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 25 mins / Cook time: 1 hr 45 mins / Servings: 4 people
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Bolognese Sauce
To taste - Olive oil
½ cup (75g) - Diced carrots
½ - Onion
2 - Garlic clove
1 tsp (2.5g) - Cumin
1 tsp (1.5g) - Thyme
2 tsp (2g) - Tarragon
1½ cups (340g) - Tomato sauce
1 cup (236ml) - Water
8 oz (225g) - Ground beef
Bechamel Sauce
2 cups (500ml) - Whole milk
2.5 oz (70g) - Butter
3 tbsp (23g) - Flour
To taste - Black pepper
1 tsp (3g) - Nutmeg
4¾ oz (135g) - Monterey jack
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, and mixing bowls.
Bolognese Sauce
1 - Place the lasagna pasta in a large baking dish and immerse it in hot water. Let it soak for 50 minutes.
2 - Grease a pan with about ⅛ cup of olive oil and add the ground beef. Cook it for at least 5 minutes, while stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon.
3 - Add the onions, diced carrot, minced garlic, and tomato sauce. Cook for 15 minutes and stir occasionally.
4 - Add water, tarragon, thyme, and cumin to the sauce. Give it a mix, cover it with a lid, and let it cook for 45 minutes on low heat.
Tip: We store our spices in these mini glass bowls from Duralex while cooking.
Bechamel Sauce
1 - While your bolognese sauce is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan (or a saucier pan) on medium heat. Then, add the flour and mix until well combined, using a whisk.
Tip: All-Clad is the gold standard for professional quality stainless steel cookware.
2 - Whisk in the milk, nutmeg, and black pepper. Pyrex is the gold standard of measuring cups, we love their quality and durability!
3 - Cook for 15 minutes until smooth and thick. Make sure to keep mixing while it’s cooking so the sauce does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
4 - When ready, remove the saucepan from the heat, add the Monterey jack to the sauce, and mix until the cheese is completely melted.
Build the Lasagna
1 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 - In a baking dish, build your lasagna in layers in the following order: bolognese sauce, pasta, bechamel sauce, and some mozzarella. Repeat the process until your baking dish is full and finish with a layer of bechamel sauce, followed by a generous amount of mozzarella.
3 - Cover the lasagna with a baking lid (or aluminum foil), and bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. If you’d like more texture and crispiness, turn the broil on at the same temperature after 45 minutes, and uncover your lasagna for a last 10-minute broil.
4 - When ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool down for 15 minutes minimum before cutting and serving.
5 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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