Lasagna “with a Bit of a Bite!”

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2
Lasagna recipe with a Bit of a Bite!
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

Ready In

1 hr 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

650 g beef , minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion , small dice
125 g button mushrooms
125 g smoked bacon , diced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
400 g canned tomatoes , chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
salt and pepper , to taste
1 -2 beef bouillon cube
75 g mozzarella cheese , fine grate
75 g parmesan cheese , fine grate
9 sheets lasagna noodles
60 g butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
100 g cheddar cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
741
Sugar
8g
Fat
47g
Lasagna is an Italian-inspired dish that is loved by people of all ages. This recipe takes the classic dish and adds a bit of a spicy twist to the flavor profile with chili pepper flakes. The bacon and cheese add a rustic, comforting element to the dish while the herbs add a freshness that balances everything out. This recipe is perfect for serving at dinner parties or for meal prep during the busy week. It's a filling dish that is sure to satisfy everyone's appetites.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C.
2.Brown the beef in a hot skillet with oil.
3.Add onion, mushrooms, bacon and garlic then sauté until softened.
4.Add herbs, chili pepper flakes, canned tomatoes, tomato puree and bouillon cube then stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
5.Boil lasagna noodles until al dente, drain then rinse.
6.Make white sauce by melting 60g butter in a saucepan until melted then add 1/3 cup flour.
7.Stir in the milk slowly, while whisking, until the mixture thickens then remove from heat.
8.Mix mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
9.In a large dish, layer noodles, then beef mixture, then cheese mixture and then a drizzle of white sauce.
10.Repeat step 9 two more times until all ingredients are used up.
11.Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the last layer of white sauce.
12.Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

PROS

Lasagna is a comforting classic that is perfect for feeding a crowd.

This recipe has a kick of spice from the chili pepper flakes and flavorful smokiness from the bacon.

The dish can be made ahead of time and freezes well.

CONS

This recipe contains a fair amount of fat and calories.

The dish may be too spicy for some palates.

The process of assembling the lasagna can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains good amounts of protein and calcium.
The tomatoes used in the recipe are rich in antioxidants that help to prevent cellular damage.
However, this recipe is high in cholesterol so it should be eaten in moderation.

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