The rich baked lasagna pie is a recipe for special occasions, those that immediately bring a festive air to the table. Layers of delicious fresh pasta, meat, béchamel, and melted cheese alternate to create a unique and irresistible dish. It is the perfect preparation for family Sundays and festive lunches when you want to win everyone over with a scent that speaks of tradition and conviviality.
I made it when I had my nephews who love pasta with meat sauce and they loved the surprise of the meatballs with this delicious sauce!
You can also make it in advance and then bake it for the final cooking to get that crunchy and tasty crust that at home we compete to eat!
Of course, it’s not a quick recipe, it takes time, but I assure you the result is absolutely worth it, so… prepare this layered fresh pasta dish with meatballs with me!!
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- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 9 oz lasagne (fresh or dried)
- 12 oz ground mixed meat (pork and beef)
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 24 oz tomato sauce (Mutti cherry tomatoes)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste basil
- to taste salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- to taste nutmeg
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 9 oz mozzarella (well drained)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Tools
- Springform Pans
- Pots
- Skillets
Steps
Prepare the meatballs by placing the mixed ground meat, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Mix well to combine the mixture and form the meatballs, placing them on a plate and continuing until all the seasoned ground meat is used up.
Now fry them in seed oil, turning them, and then draining the excess oil on kitchen paper.
Now prepare the sauce by putting the garlic clove with a little oil and once it has left its aroma, add the tomato sauce.
Season with salt and add some basil leaves if you like to flavor and let cook for about 20/25 minutes.
Then add the meatballs to the sauce and let them flavor for a few minutes.
At this point, the béchamel sauce is needed to assemble this rich baked pie with meatballs!
In a saucepan, gently melt the butter then add the flour, stirring with a whisk, and then slowly add the milk.
Season the whole with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and keep stirring until it thickens.
Okay, we’re ready! In an ovenproof dish, put a little tomato sauce at the bottom, then alternate layers of pasta sheets, béchamel, meatballs, and diced mozzarella.
Also add some grated Parmesan cheese and continue until all the ingredients are used up.
Now just bake the dish for about 30/35 minutes in static mode at 350°F (180°C).
After the time has elapsed, let the lasagna rest for about ten minutes and then serve this delicacy at the table!
Bon appétit and happy cooking! Annalisa
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Practical Tip
The rich lasagna pie with meatballs can be prepared in advance: just assemble it and store it in the refrigerator, well covered, for up to 24 hours. When it’s time to serve it, simply bake it. Alternatively, you can also cook it, let it cool, and then reheat it: the resting will make it even more compact and flavorful.
