Lasagna with a French Twist
Lasagna with a French Twist layers tender noodles with a creamy béchamel, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, and a hearty beef-tomato sauce scented with herbes de Provence. The result is rich, balanced, and comforting, with a gentle garlic warmth and nutty Parmesan finish. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering when you want something familiar yet slightly refined.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lasagna with a French Twist, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the milk and heavy cream. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Spread 1/4 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 3 lasagna noodles. Spoon 1/3 of the beef mixture over the noodles. Spread 1/4 of the tomato sauce and 1/3 of the white sauce over the 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.
- 6
Repeat the layers twice, starting with noodles and finishing with the cheeses.
- 7
Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven until the top is deeply browned, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 619.1 kcal High 31%
- Protein 32.19 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 24.1 g 9%
- Total Fat 42.03 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 24.3 g High 122%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.19 mg High 44%
- Sodium 684.78 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.75 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 547.71 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 257.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 209.86 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 2.3 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lasagna with a French Twist is a French dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 619.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lasagna with a French Twist?
- It is a French recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lasagna with a French Twist made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Lasagna with a French Twist?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lasagna with a French Twist?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lasagna with a French Twist easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lasagna with a French Twist healthy?
- Lasagna with a French Twist has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 619.1 calories and 32.19 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 684.78 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.3 g (122% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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