Saed News: Lasagna is one of the most popular international dishes. Like pasta, lasagna has Italian origins, and this delicious meal is especially favored by children and fast food lovers.
Saed News Family Magazine Service Report:
Lasagna is one of the most popular international dishes. Like pasta, it has Italian origins and is particularly favored by children and fast food lovers.
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Lasagna sheets | 1 pack |
Ground beef | 300 grams |
Mushrooms | 300 grams |
Bell pepper | 1 |
Mozzarella cheese | 500 grams |
Onion | 1 large |
Sausages | 200 grams |
Tomatoes | 3 large |
Ketchup | 1 tbsp |
Oil | As needed |
Garlic powder, salt, pepper | As needed |
Step 1:
Peel and finely dice one onion. Sauté it in a pan with some oil until golden.
Step 2:
Add ground beef (brought to room temperature) to the onions. Stir-fry until the meat changes color and is fully cooked.
Step 3:
Peel the sausages, then grate them using a coarse grater. (Adding sausage is optional — chicken can be used instead.)
Step 4:
Add the grated sausage to the meat mixture and sauté.
Step 5:
Fry the sausages thoroughly until fully cooked and mixed well with the meat.
Step 6:
Dice one bell pepper. You can use multicolored bell peppers for added visual appeal.
Step 7:
Wash and slice the mushrooms. Sauté them in a separate pan with high heat and a little oil (or a small amount of butter). Avoid using too much butter to preserve the flavor.
Step 8:
Add the sautéed mushrooms to the meat mixture and mix well.
Step 9:
Peel the tomatoes and grate them finely.
Step 10:
Add the tomato purée to the meat mixture and stir thoroughly.
Step 11:
Add 1 tablespoon of ketchup and stir. If the mixture isn't red enough, you can add more tomato paste or purée.
Step 13:
Boil water in a pot. Once boiling, add the lasagna sheets and cook until soft. Make sure they don’t stick together.
Step 14:
Drain the cooked lasagna sheets and rinse briefly with cold water. To prevent sticking or breaking, hang the sheets around the edge of a colander.
Step 15:
Grease the bottom of the pan you will use to layer the lasagna. You can use oil or butter depending on your preference.
Step 16:
Place a layer of lasagna sheets on the bottom of the pan. A double-sided pan works well for even layering.
Step 17:
Spread a layer of the prepared filling over the lasagna sheets and smooth it with a spoon.
Step 18:
Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the filling. Avoid overdoing it.
Step 19:
Repeat layering: another lasagna sheet, then filling, then cheese, and so on.
Step 20:
For the final layer, only add cheese on top — no need for another lasagna sheet.
Step 21:
Place the pan over low heat, cover with a lid, and let the lasagna cook so the filling heats through and the cheese melts.
Step 22:
Once everything is soft and melted, turn off the heat. Your lasagna is ready. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil if desired.
After greasing the pan, you can add a layer of white sauce at the bottom to prevent sticking when serving.
