Lasagne

Lasagne

Lasagne

Layers of fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked Bolognese ragù, béchamel, and melted mozzarella baked until golden.

Cuisines

Italian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Total: 65 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

6 sheets lasagne noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
250 grams ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2 In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  3. 3 Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. 4 Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagne noodles according to package instructions and drain.
  6. 6 Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. 7 Place a layer of lasagne noodles over the sauce.
  8. 8 Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
  9. 9 Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  10. 10 Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  11. 11 Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  12. 12 Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, prepare the meat sauce a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld together.