Lasagne Recipe

Name: Lasagne Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350 g fresh minced beef; 1 Brown Onion; 1 tbs of Soft Brown Sugar (15g); 30 g Salted Butter; 15 g of plain flour; 1 tsp of lazy garlic; 1 tin of chopped tomatoes; 100 ml Red Wine; 3 tbs (45 g) Tomato Paste; 2 beef stock cubes; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 400 - 500 ml milk (Warm); 45 g of butter; 30 g of plain flour; 150 g Grated Cheese

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About This Recipe

Probably the Iconic Italian dish , Lasagne is the first think most people think of. There are many different recipes for making this Italian Lasagne, but one thing is for sure , if your going to make a Lasagne then you have to make your own pasta.

When making a Lasagne you need to make it in three sections, first you have to make your Pasta, second you need a great tasting Ragu and then a creamy béchamel sauce.

Once the three sections of the Lasagne have been made you simply create layers of Pasta and Ragu topped off with the béchamel sauce and bake it in the oven for the Classic Italian Lasagne ...

History of Lasagne
The history of lasagna reflects the culinary evolution of Italy and its cultural exchanges over centuries. This delicious dish, characterized by layers of pasta, cheese, meat, and sauce, can trace its origins back to ancient Greece, where a dish called "Laganon" was made from layers of pasta and sauce.

However, it was in the Middle Ages that lasagna began to take on its modern form, particularly in the region of Emilia-Romagna, where the use of fresh egg pasta became prevalent.

By the 14th century, references to lasagna appeared in Italian cookbooks, showcasing variations that included ingredients such as béchamel and various meats.

The dish gained widespread popularity in the 19th century, particularly with the advent of the industrial revolution, which made pasta production more accessible. As Italian immigrants spread across the globe, they brought their culinary traditions with them, leading to the creation of numerous regional adaptations, particularly in the United States, where the dish has evolved to include ingredients like ricotta cheese and marinara sauce.

Today, lasagna remains a symbol of Italian cuisine, celebrated for its comforting layers and the communal experience it fosters around the dining table.

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Serves: Four

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Cook in: 1 hour

Prep: 30 min

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What is a Lasagne

Lasagne is a traditional Italian dish characterized by its layered structure, which typically consists of sheets of pasta interspersed with various fillings.

The most common ingredients include a rich meat sauce, often made from ground beef or pork, combined with tomatoes, onions, and herbs, as well as a creamy béchamel sauce or ricotta cheese.

These layers are assembled in a baking dish and topped with a generous amount of grated cheese, usually mozzarella or Parmesan, which melts and forms a golden crust during baking.

The dish is then cooked in the oven until bubbling and heated through, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal that is often served with a side salad or garlic bread.

Lasagne is not only celebrated for its comforting flavors and textures but also for its versatility, as it can be adapted to include a variety of ingredients, such as vegetables or different types of cheese, catering to diverse dietary preferences and tastes.

How to make Lasagne

Cuisine:Italian

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

For the Bolognese
350 g fresh minced beef
1 Brown Onion
1 tbs of Soft Brown Sugar (15g)
30 g Salted Butter
15 g of plain flour
1 tsp of lazy garlic
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
100 ml Red Wine
3 tbs (45 g) Tomato Paste
2 beef stock cubes
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1.5 tsp Italian Spice Mix

For the Bechamel Sauce
300 - 350ml milkEdited 2026
45 g of butter
30 g of plain flour
1 tsb Lazy GarlicOptional
1 tsp Onion PowderOptional
150 g Grated Cheese

For the Pasta
9 Dry Pasta sheets*Egg free pasta
Or
Make your own pasta with:
Semolina
Water

*Egg freeNut free

Nutrition:
This is based on a 1 piece
250g portion

Calories: 348
Protein: 19g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 8.3g

High CarbsHigh protein

Cost to make:
£8.27 / $10.47 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

For the Bolognese

Dice up your onion and add the lazy garlic to it, mix together.
Melt the butter in a pan then fry off the onions & Garlic until soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the sugar to the onions and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes
When the onions are soft , add the minced beef and fry until it is cooked. You can chop this up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Empty the chopped tomatoes, Red wine and Tomato paste into a food processor and process for a few seconds so that the tomatoes are well chopped up.
Add the crumbled up stock cubes, Pepper and Italian Spice into the cooked beef and mix it in well.
When the beef mixture has been cooking for a few extra minutes add the flour and mix in to form a loose roux.
Add the processed chopped tomato sauce and mix up with a wooden spoon.
leave this to cook for around 15 minutes on a low heat.
Cover and set aside.

For the Sauce

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the Lazy Garlic and Onion Powder.
Add the flour to the melted butter, and mix.
Then add the warm milk. The more milk you add the thinner your sauce will be, keep cooking and whisk continually.
Mix in the cheese until melted.
Cover and set the sauce aside.

Putting the Lasagne together

If using dry pasta sheets you need to soften these in a pan of boiling water for around 5 minutes before using.
If using fresh pasta, you can use this without pre cooking it.
Oil your oven dish with some Extra Virgin Olive Oil, make sure the oil fully coats the dish, including the sides. This will add to the flavour of the Lasagne and make it easier to get it out later.
Place the first sheets of pasta into the bottom of the oven dish. You might need to cut these sheets with a pizza cutter to fit your dish.
Add a good quantity of bolognese , then add the second pasta sheet on top. Cut to fit the dish and use more than one sheet to cover the whole surface.
Add another layer of bolognese , and finally cover with the last pasta layer, being careful not to leave any corners sticking up.
Cover with a generous amount (if not all) of the cheese sauce.
Cover with foil before cooking
Back in a preheated oven @ 180 c for approx. 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes, garnish with grated Parmesan or hard Italian cheese and fresh Basil leaves.