Parmesan Garlic Bacon Lasagna
This Parmesan Garlic Bacon Lasagna is a rich, comforting dish made for busy evenings. With layers of smoky bacon, savory meat sauce, and garlicky cheese béchamel, it’s hearty, satisfying, and great for leftovers.
Ingredients
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup crispy cooked bacon crumbled
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Parmesan Garlic Béchamel:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, then add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, then add marinara, crumbled bacon, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer meat sauce, noodles, béchamel, mozzarella, and cheddar in a 9x13-inch dish. Repeat, ending with cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.