Skillet Lasagna
A quick and homemade version of classic lasagna, cooked in a skillet to save time without losing flavor. Ideal for an easy family meal
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna pasta sheets pre-cooked or regular
- 500 g of ground beef half beef, half pork optional
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 800 g crushed tomato or fresh tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp of tomato paste
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 grated carrot optional
- 1 leaf of bay leaf
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- 1 tsp of dried basil or chopped fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500 ml of milk
- 50 g of butter
- 50 g of wheat flour
- 200 g of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 g of grated parmesan cheese
- nutmeg to taste
Instructions
prepare the meat sauce
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the ground meat and cook until well browned.
- Add the crushed tomato, tomato paste, grated carrot, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes until thickened.
Make the béchamel
- Melt the butter in a pot. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the hot milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Cook until thickened and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Assemble the lasagna
- Grease a baking dish.
- Place a layer of pasta, then meat sauce, a bit of béchamel, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers until finished, ending with béchamel and sprinkling parmesan on top.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the surface is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gfat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 850mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.5mg
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