An Easy Lasagna Recipe to Master
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Lasagna is a centerpiece dish, with its enticing layers of flat pasta, meaty red sauce, creamy béchamel, and decadent cheese. This Italian specialty is known to be quite labor-intensive, but it doesn't have to be. If you're a busy home cook with no time to spare, this easy lasagna recipe is for you. It has all the components of your favorite multi-layered pasta but comes together in just one hour.
The secret is in flavor enhancers like beef cubes that speed up the cooking process without sacrificing taste. This recipe also calls for ultra-melty cheeses like mozzarella and lasagna sheets you can prep ahead for maximum efficiency. Ready? Time to cook!
Tips
Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and add chili flakes to your sauce if you like it spicy.
Ingredients
- For the pasta:
- 1 pack lasagna noodles
- For the meat sauce:
- 4 tbsp canola oil
- 1 pc onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 kg ground beef
- 1/2 kg tomato sauce
- 1 pc Knorr Beef Cube
- 1/4 cup banana ketchup
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 pcs bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- For the white sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh milk
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- For the topping:
- 1 cup grated quick-melt or mozzarella cheese (or both)