Amy’s Lasagne With a White and Red Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Amy's Lasagne With a White and Red Sauce - A Perfect Combination of Flavors
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter , melted
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef , cooked
3 1/2 cups ragu spaghetti sauce
lasagna noodle
6 -8 cups mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
743
Sugar
12g
Fat
53g
Amy's Lasagne With a White and Red Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is beloved all over the world. This recipe takes the traditional recipe to the next level by adding a white sauce to the mix. The combination of red tomato sauce and white sauce creates a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The addition of nutmeg adds a subtle earthiness to the dish that balances out the richness of the cheese and cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2.In a saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add 6 tablespoons of flour and stir until smooth.
3.Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
4.Add a pinch of ground nutmeg and stir.
5.Stir in 3 1/2 cups of ragu spaghetti sauce and the cooked ground beef.
6.Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.Lay out lasagna noodles and cover with mozzarella cheese.
8.Repeat layers of noodles and cheese until you run out of ingredients.
9.Top with the remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
10.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagne has a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
The red and white sauces complement each other perfectly.

CONS

This lasagne recipe has a lot of cheese and heavy cream, which means it’s not the healthiest option.

It’s also time-consuming to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ground beef in this lasagne recipe is a great source of protein and iron.
Tomato sauce contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
However, the high-calorie and high-fat content of this dish means it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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