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Classic Lasagna layered with juicy tomato beef ragu and creamy béchamel sauce.
Classic Lasagna Recipe – Traditional Italian Comfort Food

Classic Meat Lasagna

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Lasagna is where architecture meets gastronomy. The pasta provides the structure, the meat sauce brings the flavor, and the béchamel adds creaminess. A perfect lasagna holds together when cut, offering a harmony of layers in every forkful. It's a dish about patience and balance.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 700 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Whisk (for béchamel)
  • Large skillet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the ragu: Sauté the onion, brown the beef, then simmer with tomato sauce and herbs.

Tip: Brown the meat thoroughly until the moisture evaporates and it starts to sizzle. This creates a deep meaty flavor (Maillard reaction).
2 ✓

Make the béchamel: Cook flour in butter, then whisk in milk and simmer until thickened.

Tip: The roux (flour and fat mixture) thickens the milk. Whisk constantly to ensure starch granules swell evenly and to prevent lumps.
3 ✓

Layer the dish: Noodles, ragu, béchamel, repeat. Top with béchamel and plenty of cheese.

Tip: A top layer of béchamel protects the noodles from drying out, while the cheese forms a golden crust.
4 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes.

Tip: It's ready when the sauce is bubbling at the edges – this indicates the center is hot and cooked through.
5 ✓

Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Tip: This step is critical for getting clean slices!

Recipe FAQ

Why are the noodle edges hard?
They weren't fully covered by sauce. The pasta cooks and softens by absorbing moisture from the sauce during baking.
Why did it fall apart when cut?
You cut it while it was too hot. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes so the béchamel and cheese can set slightly and hold the layers together.

Ingredients

  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles (no-boil or regular)
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean)
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce (Marinara)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil