EASY CLASSIC LASAGNA WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE If you’ve never added béchamel to your lasagna… you’re missing out! This is rich, creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Here’s how to make it: INGREDIENTS Meat Sauce • 1/2 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter • 1 tbsp minced garlic • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp red pepper flakes • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp oregano • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt • 32 oz marinara sauce • 1/2 cup beef broth • 1 tbsp chopped basil • 1 tbsp chopped parsley Béchamel Sauce • 3/4 cup unsalted butter • 3/4 cup flour • 5 cups warm whole milk • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 2 tbsp cream cheese • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese • Dash of nutmeg For Assembly • 12 oven-ready lasagna sheets • 1/4 cup parmesan • 3 cups shredded mozzarella INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil + butter. Add garlic, cook 1 min. Add ground beef + seasonings. Brown the beef. Add marinara + broth, stir in basil, parsley & parmesan. Simmer 30 mins. 2. Make Béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 2-3 mins. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, cream cheese, parmesan & nutmeg. Stir until thickened. 3. Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Add lasagna sheets, meat sauce, béchamel & mozzarella. Repeat layers 2 more times. Finish with lasagna sheets, béchamel, mozzarella & parmesan. 4. Bake: Bake for 45-50 mins. If browning too fast, cover with foil halfway through. Let cool 10-15 mins before serving. Save this recipe & tag me when you make it! #easylasagna #EasyRecipe #foodtutorial #comfortfood #cookingathome #DinnerIdeas #lasagnarecipe #easycooking #foodtiktok #cheesygoodness #homemadelasagna - @amasavor