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A close-up of a square slice of lasagna with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese, garnished with herbs and grated cheese, served on a dark plate.
Craft the ultimate lasagna from scratch with homemade egg pasta, rich bolognese sauce, garlic basil béchamel, and melty mozzarella.

Lasagna with Fresh Pasta + Garlic Basil Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients 

For the Garlic Basil Béchamel Sauce

  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tbsp basil leaves fresh and chiffonade

Instructions

Make the Béchamel Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 5–6 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add the basil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Pasta Sheets

  1. Roll out the homemade egg pasta dough into thin sheets using a pasta roller or rolling pin.
  2. Cut sheets to fit your baking dish. Blanch them in salted boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Lay on clean towels to dry.

Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of béchamel in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Add a layer of pasta, then a layer of bolognese, followed by béchamel and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
  4. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of pasta, béchamel, mozzarella, and grated parmesan on top.

Bake

  1. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.

Rest & Serve

  1. Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  2. Garnish with extra basil if desired, and serve warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
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