Irresistible Meaty Lasagna with Creamy Béchamel

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9×13-inch dish

Ingredients

  • 1quartmilk

  • 6tablespoonsbutter

  • 5tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • ¼teaspoonground nutmeg

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1(24 ounce) jarBarilla® Meat Sauce

  • 8tablespoonsfresh basil leaves, julienned

  • 1(9 ounce) boxBarilla® Oven Ready Lasagne

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk hot milk vigorously into butter-flour mixture and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into bechamel until smooth.

  4. Pour 1/4 of the meat sauce and 1/4 of the béchamel into the bottom of a 9×13-baking dish; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil. Cover with 3 noodles and repeat for 3 layers. Spread remaining meat sauce and béchamel on top; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are bubbling and slightly brown, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
12g
59%
Cholesterol
68mg
23%
Sodium
882mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
20%
Dietary Fiber
5g
16%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
19g
38%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
349mg
27%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
282mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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