Source: Olha Afanasieva, AdobeStockThe secret to Italian lasagna lies in the right sauce; otherwise, it will be dry and bland. To prevent this, we've compiled a selection of tomato and cream sauce recipes for lasagna, among which you'll find an option to suit your taste!
1. Classic Béchamel Sauce for Lasagna
Source: cake-dance.ruIf there are lumps in the sauce, simply strain it through a sieve.
You will need: 50 g butter, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp flour, 750 ml milk, salt, nutmeg.
Preparation: Lightly fry the flour in the mixture of oils, stirring. Pour in the milk, continuing to stir constantly, and bring to a boil. Season and simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes until thickened over low heat.
2. Meat Sauce for Lasagna
Source: za-edoy.ruAnother sauce without which homemade lasagna is unimaginable.
You will need: 1 kg ground beef, 500 g tomatoes, 200 g onions, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the finely chopped onion until soft, add the ground meat and fry for 15 minutes, stirring. Blend the peeled tomatoes with garlic. Pour them into the ground meat, add tomato paste and spices, mix and simmer the sauce for another 7 minutes covered.
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3. Classic Bolognese Sauce for Lasagna
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruFor a richer aroma, the classic recipe uses wine, but it can be omitted.
You will need: 800 g beef, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 400 g canned tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 100 ml dry red wine, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Pass the beef through a meat grinder. Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté them for about 10 minutes in olive oil. Add the ground meat and continue to fry over high heat, stirring.
Pour in the wine, reduce it for about 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes with their juice, and spices. Simmer the sauce covered over minimal heat for about 1.5 hours, adding water periodically.
4. Vegetable Sauce for Lasagna
Source: postila.ruAnother tomato sauce recipe, but with the addition of other vegetables!
You will need: 200-250 g tomato paste, 3 carrots, 3 tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 2 onions, 1 liter water, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the onion in oil until golden, add grated carrots and fry for another couple of minutes. Add finely chopped bell pepper, cook until soft, and season. Peel the tomatoes, chop them finely, and add to the other vegetables with tomato paste and water. Simmer the sauce over low heat for about half an hour until thickened.
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5. Creamy Onion Sauce for Lasagna
Source: nyafoto.ruA good alternative to classic Béchamel sauce.
You will need: 1.25 cups milk, 60 g butter, 1.25 cups cream, 1/3 cup flour, 3 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Pour milk into a saucepan, add bay leaf and an onion studded with cloves, heat almost to boiling, let cool, and strain. In the same saucepan, fry the flour in butter for about 1 minute, add the warm milk, mix until smooth, and simmer for another 3 minutes. Pour in the cream, bring the sauce to a boil, season to taste, and remove from heat.
6. Cream Sauce with Broth for Lasagna
Source: здоровое-питание.рфWith different vegetable and meat broths – it turns out differently every time.
You will need: 1.5-2 cups broth, 50 g flour, 50 g butter, 100 ml 33-35% cream, spices.
Preparation: Fry the flour in butter until golden. Pour in the broth in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Add cream and spices, and simmer the sauce over low heat until thickened.
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7. Chicken Bolognese Sauce for Lasagna
Source: pinterest.comTraditionally, Bolognese is made with beef, but there is also this recipe.
You will need: 800 g ground chicken, olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tomatoes, 3 cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup dry red wine, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp ground red pepper, 1 bunch basil, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the ground chicken, stirring, until half-cooked. Add minced garlic and arbitrarily chopped regular and cherry tomatoes. Simmer everything together for a few minutes, pour in wine, balsamic vinegar, and a little water. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes after boiling. Add spices and chopped basil, mix, and remove from heat.
8. Mustard Béchamel Sauce for Lasagna
Source: zalinik.ruFor those who prefer more piquant lasagna options.
You will need: 2 tbsp flour, 30 g butter, 500 ml milk, spices, 2 tbsp mustard.
Preparation: Heat milk with any spices to taste, let cool, and strain. Fry the flour in butter for 1-2 minutes, pour in the milk and mix. Simmer the sauce until thickened, and at the end of cooking – add mustard.
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9. Meat Sauce with Bacon for Lasagna
Source: nyafoto.ruBright, piquant, and also great not only for lasagna but also for pasta!
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 400 g tomato sauce, 100 ml broth, 100 ml milk, 80 g bacon, 50 g carrots, 50 g celery, 50 g onions, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and bacon. Sauté them for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Add the ground meat and fry for another 10 minutes, breaking up any lumps. Add tomato sauce, milk, and broth. Season everything and simmer the sauce over low heat until thickened.
10. Cheese Sauce for Lasagna
Source: postila.ruIt turns out something like a cheesy Béchamel, which can replace the classic one.
You will need: 90 g flour, 70 g butter, 120 g hard cheese, 1 liter milk, spices.
Preparation: Fry the flour in butter until golden. Pour in the milk, stirring constantly, and reduce slightly over low heat. Add grated cheese and continue stirring the sauce until it dissolves.