Classic Lasagna Recipe

Classic Lasagna Recipe

Introduction

Nothing brings people together quite like a homemade lasagna fresh from the oven. With its comforting layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy béchamel, this classic lasagna is the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas and the table with happy faces. It’s hearty without being heavy, familiar yet always satisfying. Perfect for family dinners, weekend gatherings, or special occasions, this recipe delivers a golden, bubbly finish and deep, savory flavor that makes every slice worth the wait.

Ingredients

For the lasagna

• • 8 lasagna sheets, fresh or dry, no pre-cooking required
• • 800 g canned tomato pulp or crushed tomatoes (28 oz / about 3 1/2 cups)
• • 300 g ground beef (10.5 oz / about 2/3 lb)
• • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 150 g / 5 oz)
• • 1 clove garlic, minced
• • 30 ml olive oil (2 tablespoons / 1 fl oz)
• • 1 tablespoon mixed aromatic herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
• • 100 g grated Emmental cheese (1 cup / 3.5 oz)
• • 2 sugar cubes (or 2 teaspoons sugar)
• • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the béchamel sauce

• • 70 g butter (5 tablespoons / 2.5 oz)
• • 70 g all-purpose flour (1/2 cup / 2.5 oz)
• • 500 ml milk (2 cups / 17 fl oz)
• • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions