Classic Lasagna
Ok so I guess I have been having cravings :-), for Italian dishes and pasta. I have made lasagna twice in the last couple of weeks, its great you make a big dish and enjoy the leftovers with a good salad. Here is a recipe for a classic lasagna and its so good ;-)
Ingredients:
- one pack of minced beef
- one - two teaspoons of Italian herbs, also fresh chopped oregano and basil about 1/4 cup
- salt and pepper to taste
- one chopped onion
- 5 chopped tomatoes
- 5 cloves of chopped garlic
- 1/2 a pack of pre cooked lasagna
- about a tablespoon of butter
- a tablespoon of corn flour or all purpose flour to make a roux
- 2 cups of milk
- a sprinkle of desired grated cheese for top, I used a sharp cheddar
- 10 chopped mushrooms (Jasmine loves them :-))
Method:
- saute the onion and garlic in olive oil for 3 minutes
- add the beef and simmer for 10 minutes
- now add the herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes and salt and pepper
- simmer for 30-40 minutes
- meanwhile melt the butter mix in the flour to form a roux and then slowly stir in the milk stirring all the while as not to get lumpy
- then layer the meat sauce then lasagna, then becharmel cheese sauce until you fill the dish
- top with sliced tomato and a sprinkle of grated cheese
- bake at 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes and serve with salad
Ladies did you crave anything when pregnant?
Love lasagna... my mother in law makes an amazing one too. Yours looks pretty great!
ReplyDeletemy kids love Lasagna too..you just remind me i have to make for them soon.
ReplyDeletemy kids love lasagna but you know what I don't make them. I always buy from the store hehe... but things will change... after reading your post haha.
ReplyDeletethanks reb!
I crave lasagna and I'm not even pregnant!
ReplyDeleteIt's a long time I have not eaten lasagne. You have just started my craving! :D
ReplyDeleteMy husband craves lasagna all the time! I like the mushroom addition here. I'm currently pregnant and my cravings so far have been mostly fruit or dairybased. Oh and it's a girl, so the old wives tales are true as far as that goes. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe all need some lasagna, this place Pure Food and Wine makes a veggie stack "lasagna" I love.
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly! this looks so amazing. Uhhh never been pregnant but that does not stop my lasagna cravings!
ReplyDeleteI love lasagna and homemade is the best :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. I love making extra and freezing it.
ReplyDeleteLove this classic lasagna recipe!! I haven't made lasagna in so long I think it's about time for me to make it. Thanks for the recipe love!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE lasagne! I don't make it often, but should because a big dish of it is perfect for leftovers in the freezer!!! Have a great day Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteI like you serve lasagna with lots of veggies and fruits...a well balanced meal.
ReplyDeletei craved watermelon when I was expecting, lol love lasagna a perfect sunday meal with the family. take care
ReplyDeletemy family loves lasagna, the more veggies I add to it, the better. Your looks great Rebecca
ReplyDeleteI have cravings all the time and I'm not even pregant. LOL! Your lasagna looks wonderful and filled with all kinds of goodies. I hope that you are feeling well and enjoying your summer.
ReplyDeleteLasagna's not such a bad craving and your recipe looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with lasagna! Looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny Rebecca - I only make lasagna in the winter - but when I was pregnant I craved coffee ice cream in the dead of winter. Love the mushrooms and that Jasmine loves them. It look my daughter 16 years to finally have a mushroom!
ReplyDeleteMichelle oh thats cool
ReplyDeleteSonia your a sweet Mum
Skip to Malou oh you should do a Filipino take on it
Bo he he
Mary oh need to make it
Marisa oh congrats so happy for you
Lauren that sounds good
Lauren ;-) he he
Anncoo so agree
Barbara bakes great idea especially when is born
Lisa great idea
Angie :-)
Bonnie ;-) oh nice healthy craving
Roxana hugs
Kim feeling good can't belive he is coming next month
EA thanks
Parsley sage thanks
Claudia he he thats funny
I love the simplicity of classic pasta dishes. This lasagna looks so good!
ReplyDeleteLasagna looks superb....First time here and you got a beautiful space...Following it..
ReplyDeleteI love lasagna. I think that might be on the menu for tomorrow at my house. I'll try your method. Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNo need to be ashamed of cravings when they involve lasagna! Looks so good!
ReplyDeleteYou can't make a better comfort food for lasagna - even without pregnancy cravings! This looks delicious. I like mushrooms too, Jasmine ;)
ReplyDeleteyummy chunklet thanks
ReplyDeletereshmi welcome thanks for stopping by
Joanne :-)
Maureen oh thats nice let me know how it goes
Susan :-) will tell her
Never made it with the bechamel sauce! We always go heavy on the tomato sauce but it got boring so we stopped the lasagna. I guess it is back on!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing great, lady! xoxo...
love lasagna, now im craving it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not pregnant but I always crave pasta and Italian food, haha :) Lasagna is one of my favorites, and I agree, it's so great to make and enjoy the leftovers. This looks really delicious!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love lasagna, pregnant or not. I have to say I craved this salad from a local restaurant that was loaded with mozzarella cheese. The baby must have needed the extra calcium. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIlke I think you will enjoy it this way :-)
ReplyDeleteClaire he he
Victoria oh thats neat
mother rimmy Maybe :-0)
I love a good hearty lasagna. It is comfort on a plate. Blessings, Catherine
ReplyDeleteLooks good. I haven't made a lasagna with making my own bechamel sauce. I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI craved fresh grated Parmesan cheese when I was pregnant. So I did have a lot of Italian dishes too. :D
Ah cravings! I had very diffident ones with each, and each craving is still a top of their list of favorite food obsessions ;)
ReplyDeleteLasagna is of course a top priority comfort food, always :)
catherine :-)
ReplyDeleteLyndsey he he a little like me then
Alisha :-) so true