Giada Lasagna Recipe
When I think of classic Italian comfort food, Giada's lasagna recipe always comes to mind! It's so approachable and delish!Her recipe layers rich flavors. a creamy bechamel sauce and depth added from a blend of cheeses and succulent meat.A little secret for achieving the perfect texture is letting your lasagna rest for a few minutes after baking, allowing the layers to set beautifully.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Lasagna Noodles
- 5 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a large pot of water, adding a pinch of salt.
- Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until it thickens.
- This is your bechamel sauce.
- Spread a ladle of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer with a few lasagna noodles.
- Add a layer of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat layering with noodles, bechamel, and marinara sauce.
- Top it off with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, then bake another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.