Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup onions minced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 1 x cream sauce see recipe
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated
  • 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 x parsley leaves chopped

Method

  • In a skillet cook the meat, breaking it up with a fork, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook slowly, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are limp.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles as directedon the package, drain well and keep separated on waxed paper.
  • Spread a small amount of Cream Sauce in a shallow baking dish about 13x8x2 inches.
  • Add the remaining Cream Sauce to the meat mixture.
  • Add a layer of noodles to the baking dish, spread with the meat sauce and dot with ricotta cheese.
  • Then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with a few slices of mozzarella.
  • Repeat the layers, making 3 layers of each ingredient.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Let stand for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • CREAM SAUCE:
  • 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 18 teaspoon pepper 1 dash nutmeg 2 1/2 cups milk 13 cup chopped parsley Melt the butter in a saucepan and blend in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute longer.
  • Add the parsley.