Easy Ground Beef and Cheese Lasagna

Name: Easy Ground Beef and Cheese Lasagna
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 cup carrot, cut into small cubes; 1 cup tomato, cut into small cubes; 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, in sheets

Ilse Castrejón

Try this classic ground beef lasagna with Bolognese sauce and béchamel, as it 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 put together a simple and romantic dinner or one perfect for a gathering or special occasion with family or friends.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-11-2024

Preparation

15 mins

50 mins

Low

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 mold is filled, finishing with a layer of cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Cut and serve. 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 puree, 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 pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour, browning for a few minutes, then add the milk; season with white pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes until it thickens 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 mold is filled, finishing with a layer of cheese and bake at 180 °C for 20 minutes. Cut and serve.