Description
This Simple Lasagna Recipe features layers of rich beef tomato sauce, creamy homemade béchamel, tender pasta sheets, and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a classic comfort food dish perfect for family dinners, gatherings, and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Prepare béchamel with butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan.
- Layer meat sauce, pasta sheets, béchamel, and mozzarella.
- Repeat layers and finish with cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) covered 25 minutes, uncovered 15–20 minutes.
- Let rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allow lasagna to rest before cutting for clean slices. Use freshly grated cheese for best texture. Freeze before baking for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg