Parmesan Garlic Bacon Lasagna
🧀🥓 Indulgent, cheesy, and irresistibly savory — this Parmesan Garlic Bacon Lasagna takes classic comfort food to the next level! With layers of rich beef, crispy bacon, creamy béchamel, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked beef bacon, crumbled
- 24 oz marinara sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Parmesan Garlic Béchamel Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk (warm)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
