Best Instant Noodle Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

• 1 drizzle of olive oil
• 500 grams (1.1 lbs) of ground beef
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 generous pinch of black pepper
• 1 pinch of oregano
• 500 grams (17.6 oz) of tomato sauce

White Sauce (Béchamel)

• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 liter (4 cups) of milk
• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Assembly

• 4 packets of instant noodles, cut in half
• 300 grams (10.6 oz) of grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Meat Sauce Preparation

1. Sauté the Beef: In a large skillet, drizzle some olive oil and heat over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Season: Add 1 teaspoon of salt, a generous pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of oregano to the beef. Stir well to combine.
3. Add Tomato Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer on low heat while you prepare the white sauce.

White Sauce Preparation

1. Melt Butter: In another skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
2. Make the Roux: Add the wheat flour to the melted butter, stirring continuously to form a smooth paste.
3. Add Milk Gradually: Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Season: Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens.

Assembling the Lasagna

1. Prepare the Oven Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a medium oven-proof dish, add 2 ladles of the white sauce to the bottom.
2. Layering:
   • Place 2 packets of instant noodles, cut in half, over the white sauce.
   • Pour half of the meat sauce over the noodles.
   • Sprinkle 150 grams of grated mozzarella cheese on top.
   • Add another layer of the white sauce.
   • Place the remaining 2 packets of instant noodles, cut in half, over the white sauce.
   • Pour the rest of the meat sauce on top.
   • Sprinkle the remaining 150 grams of grated mozzarella cheese on top.

Baking

1. Bake: Place the lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

• Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help set the layers and make it easier to cut and serve.