That dish looks amazing — it’s a classic Lasagna with layers of meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese. Here's the full Lasagna Recipe with some emoji flair:
Classic Lasagna Recipe
Serves: 6–8 | Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients:
For the meat sauce:
- 500g ground beef or lamb 🐄
- 1 onion, chopped 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 400g canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 🍅
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
- Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the béchamel sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter 🧈
- 4 tbsp flour
- 3 cups milk 🥛
- Salt, pepper, pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Other:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (boiled or oven-ready) 🍝
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella 🧀
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
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Prepare the meat sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the ground meat, cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Make the béchamel
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Simmer until thick and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Assemble the lasagna
- Spread a little béchamel on the bottom of your baking dish.
- Layer: noodles → meat sauce → béchamel → cheese → repeat (2–3 layers).
- Finish with a generous layer of béchamel and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread!
Would you like a vegetarian version too?
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