Amy S Lasagne With A White And Red Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Amy S Lasagne With A White And Red Sauce

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Beef
• 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce
• Lasagna Noodle
• 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Amy S Lasagne With A White And Red Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (or larger) baking dish.
2. If using oven-ready noodles, skip to step 4. If using regular noodles, cook according to package directions, then cool completely.
3. **Make the white sauce (béchamel):** In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and light brown (a roux). Gradually whisk in 3 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream. Continue whisking until smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg. Remove from heat.
4. **Prepare the red sauce:** Brown 1 lb Italian sausage (or ground beef) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce and heat through.
5. **Assemble the lasagna:** Layer 1/3 of the noodles in the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the red sauce over the noodles, followed by 1/2 of the white sauce and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Repeat layers: noodles, red sauce, white sauce, mozzarella cheese.
7. Top with remaining noodles, a final layer of red sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional) and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.