Classic Lasagna Recipe

That looks like a classic homemade lasagna 😋✨ — layered with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel (or ricotta), and plenty of gooey melted cheese. Here’s a recipe you can follow to recreate it:

🧀 Classic Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Béchamel Sauce (White Sauce):

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (1 L) milk, warmed
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• 12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente or use oven-ready)
• 2 cups ricotta (optional, can layer with béchamel)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare Meat Sauce
   • Heat olive oil in a large pan, add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
   • Add ground beef, cook until browned.
   • Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt & pepper.
   • Simmer on low for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare Béchamel Sauce
   • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to make a roux.
   • Slowly pour in warm milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
   • Cook until thick and smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the Lasagna
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
   • Add a layer of lasagna noodles, then meat sauce, béchamel, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
   • Repeat layers until the dish is full (usually 3–4 layers).
   • Finish with béchamel and plenty of mozzarella + Parmesan on top.
7. Bake
   • Cover with foil (to prevent burning) and bake for 30 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9. Rest & Serve
   • Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing so it sets.

👉 Would you like me to give you also a quicker 30-minute version (using shortcuts like jarred sauce & pre-cooked noodles), or do you prefer the authentic full version with homemade béchamel like in the photo?