This traditional Lasagna Recipe, is a simple lasagna from the Region of Lazio in Italy. A delicious Homemade sauce makes this one of the best! The perfect family or company coming dinner idea. Comfort food never tasted so good.
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Lasagna, comes in so many different types and they’re all so good! There are many ways of making it. I have to admit I have eaten quite a few types from, Zucchini, White Sauce, and even Asparagus Lasagna and of course this Traditional Lasagna. If you want to make it even richer make it with this Bolognese Sauce.
How to make it
In a large pot add the olive oil, ground beef, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic and salt, sauté until meat has started to brown, then add the tomato pure, water and spices, cook on medium/low heat until thickened.
In a medium baking dish spread 2-3 spoonfuls of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan, place the lasagna noodles on top, then top with the meat sauce, white sauce, chopped mozzarella and parmesan cheese, continue with 3-4 layers, the last layer should be without the white sauce. Bake in a pre-heated oven. Let the Lasagna sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
The traditional or Classic Lasagna is made by layering flat noodles with a meat sauce then with a bechamel sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as added ingredients.
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The classic dish that I ate here in Italy which is common in the Region where I live (Lazio) is made with a meat sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and a creamy white sauce.
I know some of you will ask “what no ricotta or hard-boiled eggs?” I’m afraid you will have to go a little more to the south of Italy to find this type of lasagna, But trust me you will not be disappointed with this Classic from Lazio.
What to serve with it
For Italians, Lasagna is considered a primo piatto (first plate) which means after we would serve a meat and side dish. Of course lasagna is usually served for special occasions such as Christmas or Easter. Which means, yes dessert would be served also.
How to store it
The baked lasagna should be stored in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days. It can also be prepared the day before, be sure to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, remove from the fridge, let sit for about 30 minutes then bake.
It can also be frozen, unbaked be sure to cover it completely with foil. When ready to bake thaw it overnight in the fridge. Bake as directed in the recipe. You can also freeze baked lasagna, just be sure to cool it completely and cover with foil. Let it thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or oven. It will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
What noodles to use
I used oven ready lasagna noodles, but you can also use fresh lasagna noodles or even dry noodles that need to be boiled first. Whatever you prefer will work just fine.
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I usually start my sauce a couple of hours before I put the lasagna together, I cook it on very low heat, because I like the ingredients to mingle. I love this dish because it really is one of the easiest dishes to put together. Imagine four layers of noodles, a wonderfully thick meat sauce, chopped fresh mozzarella , lots of freshly grated mozzarella and that creamy white sauce. Need I say more? Buon Appetito!
Updated from November 18, 2014.
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