Lasagne with Béchamel sauce

Lasagne is the quintessential comfort food—a dish that embodies warmth, tradition, and indulgence. While there are countless variations of this Italian classic, one stands out for its velvety richness and creamy layers: lasagne with béchamel sauce.

Practical Tips & Recipe Notes!

1. Meat choice: choose pork that is not too fatty, i.e. pork shoulder.
2. Soften lasagne sheets: To make sure that the lasagne sheets are cooked and soft, soften them slightly before placing them in the pan. Immerse sheets in boiling water under three sheets. Carefully fish them out after about 60 seconds and place them on the bottom of the pan. Be careful not to tear them.

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📖 Recipe

Ingredients

• 15 lasagna sheets
• 150 g grated Parmesan

Bolognese sauce:

• 700g pork shoulder or minced meat
• 200g medium onions
• 6 larger garlic cloves
• 200g mushrooms
• 330g tomato purée
• 200g tomato paste
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 tsp Provencal herbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 4 tbsp of vegetable oil

Béchamel sauce – check my recipe!

Instructions

1. Add marjoram, provencal herbs, salt, pepper, and sweet paprika to the minced meat in a bowl.
2. Thoroughly mix the meat with the spices and set it aside.
3. Peel the onions and chop them into small cubes.
4. Peel the garlic cloves and press them.
5. Peel the large mushrooms and cut them into smaller pieces.
6. Heat a medium-sized pan and add vegetable oil.
7. Sauté the onion, garlic, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes on a slightly higher than low heat.
8. Add the spiced ground meat to the pan.
9. Cook everything for a few minutes until the meat becomes pale.
10. Stir the pan’s contents with a wooden spoon.
11. Add tomato purée.
12. Add tomato paste.
13. Thoroughly mix the meat and tomato filling for lasagna and turn off the heat after 2 minutes.
14. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
15. Prepare a baking tin for lasagna (ideally about 30 x 22 x 6 cm).
16. Grease the inside of the tin with oil.
17. Lay three soft sheets of lasagna noodles side by side.
18. Spread a thin but complete layer of meat filling on the noodles.
19. Sprinkle grated cheese over the meat filling.
20. Repeat the same process for the next three layers.
21. After the fourth layer of pasta, do not add more meat.
22. Spread the remaining cheese on the pasta sheets.
23. Pour béchamel sauce over and cover the casserole with it.
24. Place the baking dish with the prepared casserole in the preheated oven.
25. Choose the middle shelf with the top/bottom baking setting.
26. Bake the lasagna for 50 minutes.
27. Allow to cool slightly for about 5-15 minutes before serving.

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Final Thoughts

Lasagne with béchamel sauce is a dish that brings people together. Whether it’s a family dinner, a pot luck, or a cosy night in, it never fails to impress. The harmonious blend of textures and flavours makes it a timeless favourite, proving that the best meals are often the simplest ones made with love.

What’s your favourite variation of lasagne? Share your tips and tweaks in the comments!

Happy cooking! 🍴