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Classic Homemade Lasagna Recipe (Easy, Freezer-Friendly & Authentic)
If there’s one dish that never fails to impress at the dinner table, it’s a classic lasagne. With rich layers of savory beef ragu, creamy white sauce, tender pasta sheets, and gooey melted mozzarella, this Italian comfort food is the perfect meal for family dinners, holidays, or meal prep.
This easy homemade lasagne recipe is hearty, flavorful, and can be made ahead of time. You can even freeze it uncooked for busy weeknights—just pop it straight into the oven when you’re ready to bake. Whether you’re cooking for six or meal prepping for the week, this traditional lasagna recipe delivers authentic flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Classic Lasagna
- Rich, layered flavors with simple ingredients
- Freezer-friendly for meal prep and busy nights
- Family-sized recipe—perfect for gatherings
- Authentic Italian-inspired comfort food
Classic Lasagna Recipe
Guiseppe
6
20 minutes
100 minutes
675
Italian
Main Course
This classic lasagne recipe is a go-to for comforting family dinners and casual entertaining. With layers of rich meat sauce, velvety white sauce, and melty mozzarella, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish you’ll return to again and again.
Save it, share it, or freeze it—this lasagne is a guaranteed win at any table.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tbsp Olive Oil (divided)
- 1 ½ lb lean Ground Beef
- 90 g pack Prosciutto (divided)
- 800 g Passata
- 1 cup Hot Beef Stock
- Freshly grated Nutmeg
- 10-12 Lasagna Sheets
- 2 cups White Sauce
- 1 cup Mozarella (torn into strips)
Directions
Cook the Meat
In a large frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef mince in two batches and cook for about 10 minutes until browned.
Add Prosciutto and Sauce
Chop 4 slices of the prosciutto and stir them into the beef. Pour in the passata and hot beef stock. Add a pinch of nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper.
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until thick and rich.
Preheat the Oven
Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a 30x20 cm baking dish with olive oil.
Layer the Lasagne
Spread one-third of the meat sauce in the dish. Add a layer of lasagne sheets, then spoon over about 130g of white sauce.
Repeat the Layers
Repeat the layers two more times (meat, pasta, white sauce), finishing with the remaining white sauce on top. Ensure all pasta is covered.
Top with Cheese and Prosciutto
Scatter the mozzarella over the top, then arrange the remaining prosciutto slices.
Bake to Perfection
Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.