How to Make the Perfect Lasagna: The Complete Guide!

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If there is one dish that wins over any table and makes everyone ask for more, it is lasagna. Layers of pasta, sauce, melting cheese and that irresistible aroma in the oven… mmm! But how do you make the perfect lasagna? Come with me and I will teach you how to make the perfect lasagna.

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Essential Ingredients

First of all, let's make sure we have everything we need:

Firstly, pfor the sauce:

  • 500g of ground meat (can be beef, pork or even chicken!)
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 can of peeled tomatoes or 2 cups of tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or basil
  • 1 pinch of sugar (to balance the acidity)

Right away, for assembly:

  • 250g of lasagna pasta (can be traditional or one that doesn't need to be cooked beforehand)
  • 300g mozzarella cheese
  • 200g ham (optional, but adds a delicious touch)
  • 50g grated parmesan cheese

White sauce (optional, but highly recommended):

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
  • 500ml of milk
  • Salt, nutmeg and black pepper to taste

Preparation Method

 The Perfect Meat Sauce

  1. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until it loses all of its moisture and becomes very loose.
  3. Add the peeled tomatoes, tomato paste and season with salt, pepper and herbs.
  4. Let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The Creamy White Sauce

  1. Then, in another pan, melt the butter and add the flour, stirring until it forms a golden paste.
  2. Add the milk little by little, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  3. Season with salt, nutmeg and pepper and cook until thickened.

The Perfect Assembly

Now comes the fun part.

  1. Then, in a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.
  2. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles.
  3. Add more meat sauce, then mozzarella cheese and ham.
  4. If you want it creamier, add a little white sauce.
  5. Repeat this process until you run out of ingredients, finishing with Parmesan cheese on top.

Baking Time

  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Extra Tips on How to Make the Perfect Lasagna

  • Use a good pasta: If you choose one that needs to be cooked first, follow the instructions on the package.
  • Take care with the sauce: the tastier, the better.
  • Rest the lasagna: Wait about 10 minutes before cutting, so it doesn't fall apart.
  • In fact, vary the fillings: How about a chicken, spinach or even vegetarian lasagna?

Now just serve and enjoy. Tell me: are you one of those people who prefer very creamy lasagna or one with drier layers?

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