Beef and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe

Prep Time : 00h 30
Cooking Time : 01h 30
Servings Number : 6 people
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 500g mushrooms, sliced
- 500g ground beef
- 400g tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Béchamel Sauce:
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Assembly:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Method
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and mushroom. Cook vegetables until soft (10 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in tomato puree, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna sheets according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a deep pan or baking sheet, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna sheets.
- Spread a layer of béchamel sauce over the lasagna sheets, followed by a layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle with a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of béchamel sauce and a final sprinkling of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove foil or lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let lasagna sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra chopped parsley (optional). Serve hot and enjoy!