Easy Ground Beef and Cheese Lasagna

A classic lasagna recipe with Bolognese meat and béchamel sauce is full of flavor and made with delicious layers of meat, sauce, and cheese. Lasagna is a complete dish that you can accompany with a light side, such as a salad, and a glass of wine. This way, you could create a simple and romantic dinner or one that is perfect for a gathering or special occasion with family or friends.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cups tomato purée
  • 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 leaf bay
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
  • salt
  • lasagna sheets
  • water
  • salt
  • Manchego cheese, sliced
Preparation
15 mins
50 mins
Low
  • For the meat, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, tomato, and ground beef; add the red wine, tomato purée, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper; let cook for 20 minutes until the liquid evaporates. Set aside.
  • For the béchamel, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour, cooking for a few minutes, then add the milk; season with white pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened and set aside.
  • For the pasta, heat water in a pot until boiling, add enough salt, and cook the pasta sheets for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • To assemble the lasagna, place a layer of pasta, a layer of béchamel sauce, a layer of meat, and a layer of cheese, repeating the steps until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of cheese and baking for 20 minutes. Cut and serve.

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