Bacon Parmesan Garlic Lasagna (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat Sauce
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Black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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24 ounces marinara sauce
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1 cup crispy cooked beef bacon, crumbled
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 small onion, diced
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
→ Parmesan Garlic Béchamel
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Black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups whole milk
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Assembly
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
# Steps to Follow:
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Pop the foil off and continue baking for 15 more minutes so the top goes bubbly and nicely brown. Once out of the oven, let it sit for about 10 minutes so it firms up. Toss on some fresh parsley if that's your thing. Remember to cover with foil and give it an initial 30-minute bake.
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Sprinkle plenty of cheese on top as your grand finale. Fill on sauce, more noodles, extra béchamel, and a big handful of cheese each time you add a layer. Every cheesy mountain needs a good base, so start with a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Heat your oven up to 375°F (190°C).
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Turn off the burner once the flavors come together after you stir in Parmesan and garlic powder, then season how you like. Let the sauce bubble and thicken as you steadily pour in the milk while whisking. Sprinkle in the flour after melting butter in your saucepan. Get it all going over medium heat and let the rawness cook out for a minute or two.
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Let the sauce hang out and simmer for 10 minutes, then park it off to the side. Hit the sauce next with everything else: marinara, bacon crumbles, a dash of smoked paprika, and seasoning. After your garlic gets a quick cook, go ahead and toss in the onions, browning the beef as they soften up for a few minutes. Set a big, wide skillet on medium, toss in the ground beef, and get it looking nicely browned first.
# Additional Tips:
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Give it 10 minutes to rest before cutting, so everything stays in place and you'll get clean slices.