About this Dish
Layered pasta sheets baked with rich ragù, béchamel, and melted cheese.
History & Origin
Lasagna traces to ancient Greece and Rome, but the modern baked, layered version with tomato ragù developed in Emilia-Romagna, particularly the city of Bologna.
IngredientsServes 2
🍝Dried lasagna sheets, 12 sheets
🥩Ground beef, 500g
🐷Ground pork, 250g
🍅Crushed tomatoes, 400g tin
🧅Yellow onion, 1 large finely diced
🧄Garlic cloves, 3 minced
🧈Unsalted butter, 60g
🥛Whole milk, 750ml
🌾Plain flour, 60g
🧀Parmesan cheese, 150g freshly grated
Method
1
In a large heavy pan, sauté the diced onion in a splash of olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the ground beef and pork, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned all over.2
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, then let the ragù simmer on low heat for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.3
To make the béchamel, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly until you have a smooth, thick sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and a little nutmeg.4
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cook the lasagna sheets according to packet instructions, then drain and lay them flat on a clean tea towel to prevent sticking.5
In a deep baking dish, spread a thin layer of ragù on the bottom, then layer pasta sheets, more ragù, béchamel, and a scattering of Parmesan. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a generous layer of béchamel and a thick blanket of Parmesan on top.6
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for a further 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving so the layers hold together beautifully.7
Let the lasagna rest for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving — this helps it hold together beautifully when you slice it.User Reviews
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