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Greek Comfort Lasagna

Greek Comfort Lasagna

A delicious, hearty Greek-inspired lasagna layered with seasoned ground beef, spinach, feta, and rich béchamel sauce for the ultimate comfort feast.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 10 oz fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 12 oz lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 3 cups milk whole milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in cinnamon, oregano, and nutmeg, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Layer the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of béchamel sauce, then noodles, ground beef mixture, spinach, feta, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and mozzarella on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This Greek Comfort Lasagna can be made ahead and reheated. Leftovers taste great the next day!