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Peter’s Genuine Italian Lasagna

5 from 22 votes
This delicious lasagna takes a bit of time to pull together but the final product is well worth it!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings12 people
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Ingredients

Béchamel Sauce

  • ¼ cup real butter (½ stick) NO SUBSTITUTES
  • ¼ cup white flour
  • 2 ½ cup milk

Other Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pasta and lasagna sauce
  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella divided
  • 4 ounces shredded fresh Parmesan
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 16- ounces Ricotta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • To prepare Béchamel sauce, melt butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan. When melted, whisk in flour until combined. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Heat until bubbly and thickened to a medium consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  • To make things easier, I prefer to mix my Béchamel in with the red sauce. Once mixed, set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine 6 ounces shredded mozzarella (about 1 ¾ cup), the ricotta, the Parmesan, and the beaten egg.
  • Using a ladle that measures ½ cup (or a ½ cup measuring cup), spread 1 cup of sauce onto the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Add 3 noodles. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture. Spread 1 ½ cups sauce and then repeat so you have 4 layers of noodles. You should end with a layer of sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella (and some extra Parmesan if you have some left over).
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake about 50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and remove foil. It will probably look a little runny. Don’t be scared–you still need to let it stand about 15-20 minutes. During that time, it will thicken up nicely and should hold up well when cut and served.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 654mg, Potassium: 438mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 868IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 337mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Peter's Genuine Italian Lasagna
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $24
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