A VERY SPECIAL LASAGNA

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And it really is! It is rich and so delicate in texture and flavors that it becomes an elegant dish for a first course or entree.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 lb lasagna noodle
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 lbs tomatoes, peeled seeded,chopped or 3 lbs canned tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 lb ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 ounces teleme cheese
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook lasagne noodles in boiling salted water until"al dente", still firm to the bite.
  • Drain and keep them in cold water until ready to use.
  • Saute ground beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil until meat is no longer pink.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook at a fast simmer until sauce is quite thick (about 30 to 40 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • For Bechamel, melt butter, add flour and cook, stirring with a whisk, for one minute.
  • Slowly add milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, still using the whisk.
  • Taste and add chicken bouillon cube if needed.
  • Add salt.
  • For Ricotta filling, beat egg in a bowl and add remaining ingredients, stirring well with a fork.
  • IN the following order, layer in a lightly greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish; a little meat sauce, half of the noodles, half of the remaining met sauce, 1/2 cup BEchamel, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella, teleme, and ricotta filling; the remaining noodles and meat sauce, 1/2 cup Bechamel, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the remaining Mozzarella, teleme, Ricotta filling, the last of the Bechamel and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Dot with butter.
  • At this point the dish may be covered and refrigerated.
  • Bring to room temperature.
  • Bake at 400*F, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until bubbly.
  • The dish freezes well.

Usman Kedr
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I would give this recipe a 10/10! It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishwrup Das
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This lasagna was delicious! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the noodles were cooked to perfection.


Michael Calvin
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I had to make a few substitutions. I used vegan cheese and milk, and I omitted the butter. The lasagna still turned out great! I was so happy to find a recipe that I could enjoy.


Etic Myers
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The instructions are easy to follow, and the lasagna always turns out perfectly.


Pabitra Limbu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as well as I expected. The noodles were too mushy, and the sauce was too bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


mary Diaz
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I'll probably make it again, but with less cheese next time.


Simphiwe Mamba
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I'm not a huge lasagna fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the cheese is perfectly melted. I'll definitely be making this again.


Oshada Madumal
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This lasagna is amazing! I made it for a party, and everyone loved it. The recipe is easy to follow, and the lasagna turned out perfectly.


bhanu baniya
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I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.


Tota Kobiraj
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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