Description
Tangy Vanilla Beef Lasagna offers a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining layers of tender ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and no-boil noodles, all topped with a creamy vanilla-infused b?chamel. This unexpected flavor fusion surprises your palate while delivering comfort food satisfaction. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this lasagna is as easy to prepare as it is delicious, making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ? cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened (approximately 5 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract.
- Layer in the baking dish: start with the beef mixture, then noodles, ricotta cheese (add herbs if desired), and b?chamel sauce. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil (avoid contact with cheese) and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serve with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg