How to Make French-Style Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes can compare to a rich and hearty lasagna. And while traditional Italian-style lasagna is undeniably delicious, there's something equally enticing about the French-style take on this beloved dish. French-style lasagna, also known as "lasagne à la française," is a decadent and indulgent variation that features layers of creamy béchamel sauce, flavorful meats, and a generous helping of cheese.

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Ingredients

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ onion, diced
  • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch herbes de Provence
  • garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch lasagna

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute. Pour in milk and heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 3 lasagna noodles. Spoon 1/3 of the beef mixture over noodles. Spread 1/4 of tomato sauce and 1/3 of white sauce over beef mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence, and garlic powder on top. Cover with 1/3 of the Swiss cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice, starting with noodles and ending with cheeses.
  • Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until top is deeply browned, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 445mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 427mg