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    Classic Lasagna Recipe (VIDEO)

    May 14, 2020 by Kelly 67 Comments

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    • World’s Best Lasagna Recipe
    • Classic Lasagna Recipe with Béchamel Sauce
    • Lasagna or Lasagne?
    • Lasagna Bolognese - Lasagne alla Bolognese
    • Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe
    • Ingredients in traditional Italian Lasagna
    • Lasagna Noodles
    • How to make Lasagna
    • How to Layer Lasagna
    • How to prevent the lasagna from sticking to the foil
    • How Long to Bake Lasagna
    • How to make Lasagna in advance
    • How to freeze Lasagna before baking
    • How to bake frozen Lasagna
    • How to freeze left-over Lasagna
    • Classic Lasagna Recipe

    World’s Best Lasagna Recipe

    Classic Italian Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe. this recipe!

    Classic Lasagna Recipe with Béchamel Sauce

    This traditional Lasagna, from Northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, uses an easy béchamel sauce instead of ricotta cheese. Béchamel is a creamy, silky smooth white sauce made by whisking hot milk into a roux made of flour and butter.

     Parmesan is whisked into the sauce giving it extra flavor which technically makes it a mornay, or cheese sauce. It’s a fancy name, but don’t worry, it’s quick and simple to make.

    My family doesn’t like the grainy texture of Lasagna baked with ricotta. I’ve tried mixing it with sour cream and even substituting cottage cheese to avoid the graininess. Nothing beats a silky smooth béchamel sauce.

    In Southern Italy you’ll find Lasagna made with creamy fresh ricotta that isn’t grainy like much of the ricotta found here in the US.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Lasagna or Lasagne?

    In Italian, Lasagna means one sheet of pasta (or noodle) and Lasagne is the plural. So a dish of Lasagna noodles baked in the oven is Lasagne al forno. However, in the rest of the world, it’s usually just called Lasagna.

    Lasagna Bolognese - Lasagne alla Bolognese

    Lasagna Bolognese is an Italian classic of ragù Bolognese and creamy béchamel, layered with sheets of fresh or dried pasta.

    The ragù alla Bolognese sauce is a meat based Italian sauce used for pasta, with the addition of tomato, and a base of soffritto – small diced onion, carrot, and celery, sautéed in butter or oil until soft and golden.

    Bolognese sauce also has added dairy, usually milk. Simmering the meat in milk gives a richer depth of flavor and adds to the silkiness of the sauce. In this recipe, I have left out the added wine.

    The sauce is left to slowly simmer and develop its flavor for about three hours. If I’m home and have the time, I let it simmer. I’ve found that even an hour of simmering improves the flavor. If I’m in a hurry, I simmer it about 20-30 minutes while I get the rest of the ingredients together.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe

    This Classic Lasagna recipe is easy to make. The ragù sauce can cook for as little or as long as you like, depending on how much time you have. The béchamel sauce is just a matter of whisking hot milk into butter and flour. With my easy tip for soaking the noodles, there’s no fussing with cooking them.

    Ingredients in traditional Italian Lasagna

    Ragù sauce – a meat based Italian sauce for pasta with a base of sautéed onions, carrot, and celery and the addition of tomato.

    Béchamel sauce – an easy to make white sauce. Simply whisk hot milk into a flour and butter. With parmesan for added cheesy flavor.

    Lasagna noodles – fresh sheets or dried lasagna noodles.

    Mozzarella – spread in between the layers and on top.

    Lasagna Noodles

    For traditional Lasagne alla Bolognese, the thinnest fresh pasta sheets are used. While this is the ultimate decadence in lasagna, not everyone has the luxury of time to roll out fresh pasta. I can sometimes find fresh pasta sheets in my supermarket.

    I’ve used dried lasagna noodles in this recipe because it’s a staple I have in my cupboard, and it’s accessible to everyone. Plus, it saves time.

    Use as many noodles as will make 3 layers in your baking dish. My dish gets wider towards the top so I use 3 sheets on the bottom layer, and 4 sheets each for the middle and top layers.

    How to make Lasagna

    Make the Bolognese sauce

    • Chop the onion, carrot, and celery very fine. If it’s too big, it might not get soft enough in the sauce. I like to chop mine up in the food processor.
    • Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery in butter and olive oil until it is soft and golden. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Add the ground beef and cook until brown, breaking it up into small pieces, and all of the liquid is absorbed.
    • Pour in a cup of milk and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed. (If I’m in a hurry, I skip this step, but it does mellow the flavor and add a silky texture to the sauce.)
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. If I’m in a hurry, I allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, however a long, slow 3 hour simmer is best if you have the time.
    • When the sauce is finished, it should be thick as shown here. If it has too much liquid, it will be messy when cut.
    • I like to stir in some chopped fresh basil when it’s done. This lightly dried basil from Walmart is pretty cool when it's hard to get a hold of fresh basil. It stays fresh for 4 weeks after opening.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Make the Béchamel sauce

    • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Whisk in the flour until a smooth roux forms. Let cook about 30 seconds.
    • Whisk in hot milk, and stir until the sauce thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Take off the heat and whisk in parmesan until melted. Cover and set aside. If a skin forms on top, just stir it in before using, it will dissolve.
    • Add a pinch of nutmeg. Salt and pepper to taste.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Soak the dried lasagna noodles

    There's no need to boil dried lasagna noodles. If you’re using dried lasagna noodles, thirty minutes before assembling the lasagna, soak the noodles in hot tap water. Don’t let them soak longer than 30 minutes or they will become too soft, then become mushy in the baked lasagna.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    How to Layer Lasagna

    • Spread ¼ of the ragù sauce, about 2 cups, onto the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Top with a layer of lasagna noodles or fresh pasta sheets.
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Spread on ¼ of the ragù sauce, about 2 cups
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Spread on ⅓ of the béchamel sauce, about 1 ⅓ cups
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
    • Sprinkle with ⅓ of the mozzarella, about 1 ⅓ cups
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    Make 2 more layers:

    • noodles, ¼ ragù, ⅓  béchamel, ⅓ mozzarella
    • noodles, ¼ ragù, ⅓  béchamel, ⅓ mozzarella
    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    How to prevent the lasagna from sticking to the foil

    Cover the Lasagna with foil that has been sprayed with nonstick baking spray.

    If your Lasagna layers go up to the top of the pan, put in some sticks near the 4 corners of the dish. I use chopsticks that are broken in half. This will prevent the foil from touching the top layer of cheese.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    How Long to Bake Lasagna

    Cover the Lasagna with foil and bake for 20 minutes in a 375 F oven. After 20 minutes, remove the foil (and the sticks if using) and continue to bake for another 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese on top starts to get brown spots.

    You can turn on the broiler for the last minute or two to get the browning you desire. Keep a close eye on it though!

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.

    How to make Lasagna in advance

    Both the ragù sauce and the béchamel sauce can be made a day or two in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Allow extra time for baking since they will be cold when assembling the Lasagna.

    How to freeze Lasagna before baking

    I find that Lasagna is better if it is frozen before baking.

    • Use a freezer friendly baking dish. I use pyrex glass pans.
    • Line the baking pan with foil before assembling the Lasagna if you want to remove the Lasagna from the dish while storing in the freezer. This allows you to easily lift the frozen Lasagna out of the pan so you can use the pan while the Lasagna is in the freezer.
    • Chill the Lasagna in the refrigerator for several hours. This way it will freeze faster and have less chance for getting freezer burn.
    • Wrap the assembled, unbaked Lasagna tightly in several layers of foil.
    • If you are removing the Lasagna from the baking dish, remove it now and rewrap it in the foil.
    • For extra protection you can put it in a 2.5 gallon freezer bag. Press out as much of the air as possible or use a straw to suck out most of the air. This will help prevent ice crystals from forming.
    • Lasagna can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    How to bake frozen Lasagna

    Thaw Lasagna completely in the refrigerator, then bake as directed, adding a little more time because it started out cold. Thawing could take about 24 hours in the refrigerator.

    Or bake frozen, straight from the freezer. Put the frozen Lasagna into a preheated oven and bake for about double the baking time. Don’t take the foil off until the last 20 minutes of baking. You can cut into the center of the Lasagna with a knife to check if it is heated through.

    Never put a frozen or cold glass baking dish directly onto a hot oven rack– it can shatter. If your Lasagna was frozen in a glass pyrex baking dish, put it on a baking sheet first before putting it into the oven.

    How to freeze left-over Lasagna

    Wrap individual pieces of left-over lasagna in several layers of plastic wrap then freeze. To reheat, thaw for several minutes in the microwave on the thawing setting, then heat at high power until warmed through.

    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.
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    Classic Lasagna Recipe


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    • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield: 12 1x
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    Classic Lasagna - layers of silky smooth, creamy parmesan béchamel sauce, a slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce, sheets of pasta, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this the World’s Best Lasagna recipe.


    Ingredients

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    For the Bolognese sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
    • 2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 celery stalk chopped
    • 1 carrot chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
    • 1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef
    • 1 cup (227g) whole milk, hot but not boiling
    • 28 oz can (794g) crushed tomatoes (or a can of San Marzano whole tomatoes, crushed)
    • ½ cup (113g) water
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 bouillon cube
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon red vinegar
    • Fresh basil (optional)

    For the Béchamel

    • 4 tablespoons (57g) butter
    • ¼ cup (35g) all-purpose flour
    • 3 ½ cups (795g) milk
    • 1 cup (85g) freshly shredded parmesan
    • pinch of nutmeg
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    To assemble the Lasagna:

    • Lasagna noodles:
    • Fresh pasta sheets to make 3 layers
    • OR 12-16 dried pasta noodles (enough to make 3 layers)
    • 16 ounces (454g) fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • Optional garnish: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    Make the Bolognese sauce

    1. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery very fine. If it’s too big, it might not get soft enough in the sauce. I like to chop mine up in the food processor.
    2. Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery in butter and olive oil until it is soft and golden. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
    3. Add the ground beef and cook until brown, breaking it up into small pieces, and all of the liquid is absorbed.
    4. Pour in milk and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed. If I’m in a hurry, I skip this step, but it does mellow the flavor and add a silky texture to the sauce.
    5. Add the crushed tomatoes, ½ cup of water, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, bouillon cube, salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. If I’m in a hurry, I allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, however a long, slow 3 hour simmer is best if you have the time.
    6. When the ragu sauce is finished, it should be thick as shown in the pictures above. If it's too wet, it will be runny when it's sliced.
    7. Optional: stir in some chopped fresh basil when it’s done.

    Make the Béchamel sauce

    1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Whisk in the flour until a smooth roux forms. Let cook about 30 seconds.
    3. Whisk in hot milk, and stir until the sauce thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
    4. Take off the heat and whisk in parmesan until melted. Cover and set aside. If a skin forms on top, just stir it in before using, it will dissolve.
    5. Add pinch of nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste
    6. Soak the dried lasagna noodles
    7. If you’re using dried lasagna noodles, thirty minutes before assembling the lasagna, soak the noodles in hot tap water. Don’t let them soak longer than 30 minutes or they will become too soft, then become mushy in the baked lasagna.

    How to Layer Lasagna

    1. Spread ¼ of the ragù sauce, about 2 cups, onto the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
    2. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles or fresh pasta sheets.
    3. Spread on ¼ of the ragù sauce, about 2 cups
    4. Spread on ⅓ of the béchamel sauce, about 1 ⅓ cups
    5. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the mozzarella, about 1 ⅓ cups
    6. Make 2 more layers:
    7. noodles, ¼ ragù, ⅓ béchamel, ⅓ mozzarella
    8. noodles, ¼ ragù, ⅓ béchamel, ⅓ mozzarella
    9. Cover the Lasagna with foil that has been sprayed with nonstick baking spray.
    10. If your Lasagna layers go up to the top of the pan, put in some sticks near the 4 corners of the dish. I use chopsticks that are broken in half. This will prevent the foil from touching the top layer of cheese.

    Bake the Lasagna

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
    2. Cover the Lasagna with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil (and the sticks if using) and continue to bake for another 20-30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese on top starts to get brown spots.
    3. You can turn on the broiler for the last minute or two to get the browning you desire. Keep a close eye on it though!
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 4 hours
    • Category: Main Course, pasta
    • Cuisine: American, Italian

    Keywords: bechamel, bolognese, classic, lasagna, lasagne, traditional

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    1. angiesrecipes

      May 14, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      wow You made EVERYTHING from the scratch. This must have tasted HEAVENLY!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        It was wonderful! Thanks so much, Angie!

        Reply
    2. Cookie Monster

      May 14, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      That looks really great !!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks so much, Cookie Monster!

        Reply
      • Jeffrey

        August 21, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Incredible. Made this today for my daughter's 11th birthday. She loved it as did everyone! Thank you!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Kelly

          August 22, 2020 at 12:22 pm

          So happy you liked it, Jeffrey! Thanks so much!

          Reply
    3. Marissa

      May 14, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Lasagna is one of our favorite comfort foods and yours looks superb, Kelly. So excited to try it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        Thanks so much, Marissa!

        Reply
    4. Valentina

      May 14, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      This is absolutely gorgeous and the the mother of all comfort foods. Stunning photos!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        Thanks so much, Valentina!

        Reply
    5. Alex

      May 15, 2020 at 12:30 am

      What a truly delicious dish, Kelly! I am absolutely craving comfort food like this at the moment, and it looks incredible!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        We need all the comfort food right now! Thanks so much, Alex!

        Reply
    6. sherry

      May 15, 2020 at 1:08 am

      yes i agree - bechamel is the best! and it's so easy to make. i never get lumps in it so i wonder why people are afraid to make it? Yum to your lasagne.
      cheers
      sherry

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        It is really very easy to make and makes the creamiest lasagna! Thanks so much, Sherry!

        Reply
    7. Ron

      May 15, 2020 at 9:46 am

      A great recipe and tutorial. Growing up in the Southern US, we always made lasagna with ricotta in it. Like your clan, I never really cared for it. Then an Italian Uni classmate took me to dinner at his families and his mom served proper Northern Italy lasagna. I was hooked. Over here it's always bechamel sauce.
      I love the aluminum foil tent idea. Thanks for sharing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        Well that must have been wonderful! Thanks so much, Ron!

        Reply
    8. Christi

      May 15, 2020 at 10:30 am

      This lasagna looks and sounds delicious! I really need some good lasagna in my life right now! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        It's so comforting! Thanks so much, Christi!

        Reply
    9. mimi rippee

      May 15, 2020 at 11:28 am

      I love your chopstick trick! so smart. Lasagna is one of my favorite meals, but I rarely make it. Bechamel indeed wins over ricotta, and I think you're right. freshly made ricotta isn't grainy.

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        I've been making tons of it lately and freezing individual slices. Makes the perfect breakfast or lunch! Thanks so much, Mimi!

        Reply
    10. David Scott Allen

      May 17, 2020 at 10:28 am

      There is nothing like the classic lasagne, Kelly. I think the only difference in our recipes is that my Bolognese it would never have garlic. (My cousin in Bologna once yelled at me for using it… That was 40 years ago, and I’m still traumatized!)

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

        You're right, David! I've noticed that traditional recipes don't include it, including Marcella Hazan's. I like it though, so I stick it in 🙂 Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • William Ryan

        March 14, 2022 at 12:51 pm

        I'm from Louisiana and garlic is a major food group. Babies enjoy it in their bottles, the elderly insist on it being in their Ensure protein drinks. So yes yes yes. More garlic!

        Reply
    11. Raymund

      May 18, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Such a classic, those cheesy layers are the best

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Raymund!

        Reply
    12. laura

      May 18, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      I love this recipe, Kelly! I've never included béchamel in a lasagna, but can't wait to try it! Fantastic!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:44 pm

        It's so creamy and delicious! Thanks so much, Laura!

        Reply
    13. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      May 19, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Seriously, Kelly! Your food ALWAYS makes me salivate! This lasagna looks absolutely PERFECT!!! Sooo cheesy, warm and hearty!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:43 pm

        Aw, thanks so much, Katherine!

        Reply
    14. John / Kitchen Riffs

      May 20, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Terrific lasagna recipe! I LOVE this dish, and haven't made it in forever. It used to be one of my "company" dishes when I was much, much younger. You have me craving this SO much. 🙂 Wonderful post -- thanks.

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks so much, John!

        Reply
    15. Marie

      May 25, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      This is utter perfection. I also much prefer this bechamel version to a ricotta one. The meat sauce looks so gorgeous too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:40 pm

        My family doesn't like the graininess of the ricotta version, but they sure love this one! Thanks so much, Marie!

        Reply
    16. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      May 25, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      This is pure comfort food! I am adding this to my list to make this weekend. It looks so amazing and is a perfect dish to feed my family!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks so much, Kathy!

        Reply
    17. All That I'm Eating

      May 27, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Lasagne is one of my favourite foods, this one looks so good. You've made me so hungry!!

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks so much, Caroline!

        Reply
    18. Alisha

      May 28, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Wow! This really is the worlds best lasagna!! Made it for my family tonight and I have had an overwhelming response!! They all absolutely loved it! ❤️

      Reply
      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        Aw, Thanks so much, Alisha! So happy they liked it!

        Reply
    19. Andrea

      May 30, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Dear Kelly, what an amazing blog post! I cannot get over how detailed this all is with respect to making a classic Lasagne. I too add garlic to my ragù sauce and we love it that way. Lasagne is, hands down, one of the absolute favorites dishes of our kids. Now I am getting hungry again...
      Thanks for another wonderful, inspirational recipe with so many helpful tips and information that I am almost speechless!
      Hope you and your family are all doing well!
      Andrea

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      • Kelly

        June 20, 2020 at 4:34 pm

        This lasagna is definitely a family favorite. I love having individual pieces in the freezer so that I can have a piece whenever the craving strikes! Thanks so much, Andrea!

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    20. Lilu

      August 04, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Speechless. I made this yesterday to the tee with a few tweaks but man it was the best lasagna I have ever had. I will never go back to boxed lasagna! Everything was so fresh and packed with flavor. The bechemel sauce made it so creamy. I had time to let things simmer and soak up flavor. My husband at almost the entire pan in 1 day it was THAT good.

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      • Kelly

        August 06, 2020 at 1:22 pm

        I'm so happy you liked it, Lilu! Bechemel sauce in lasagna is my fave! Thanks so much!

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    21. Roger

      March 22, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Can’t wait to try the béchamel sauce instead of the ricotta. I’m making my shopping list now. The recipe calls for 1 bouillon cube. What flavor cube should I buy?

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelly

        March 22, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Hi Roger, I use chicken bouillon cubes. Thanks so much!

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    22. Michelle Sidi

      April 17, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      This is my go to lasagna recipe. My husband requests it weekly. And my friends and family loooooove it. Thank you for sharing. I follow the recipe to a T and even cook the bolognese sauce for 3 hours, it’s worth it. Thank you.

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      • Kelly

        April 18, 2021 at 10:01 am

        So happy you liked it, Michelle! Thanks so much!

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    23. Amy McCord

      May 17, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      Kudos to you! This is exactly the way I was taught to make it when I visited Italy in 2019. This is the classic Northern Italian style Lasagne. It is delicious and puts those other "cheese filling" lasagnes to shame! Just made this yesterday and put in those aluminum mini loaf pans for freezing and giving to friends. They love it!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelly

        May 21, 2021 at 10:49 am

        So happy you like it, Amy! I definitely prefer it to ricotta fillings. Thanks so much!

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    24. Julie

      September 18, 2021 at 8:51 am

      If I am using fresh lasagna sheets, do I have to precook them?

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      • Kelly

        September 18, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Hi Julie, you don't have to precook fresh pasta sheets before layering the lasagna.

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    25. Adella

      March 06, 2022 at 7:32 am

      Can the sauce be canned? If so, how

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      • Kelly

        March 06, 2022 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Adella, I've only canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. I'm not sure how to can a sauce with meat in it.

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    26. Bonnie

      March 26, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      I've never made a lasagna with béchamel before so I was pleasantly surprised how creamy this was! Added it to my recipe book and will definitely make it over and over again.

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      • Kelly

        March 30, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        So happy you liked it, Bonnie! Thanks so much!

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    27. Steven

      April 25, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      What type of Bouillon cube do I use? Beef or tomato?

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      • Kelly

        April 27, 2022 at 2:52 pm

        Hi Steven, I use beef or chicken.

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    28. Abby

      May 01, 2022 at 1:25 am

      Can I make this the night before and leave in refrigerator and bake the next night?

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      • Kelly

        May 06, 2022 at 10:08 am

        Hi Abby. That should work just fine.

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    29. Lucy

      July 18, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      Made this tonight. Loved it!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelly

        July 21, 2022 at 5:43 am

        So happy you liked it, Lucy! Thanks so much!

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    30. Michelle

      October 26, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      I have made this recipe over 20 times, and everyone I know raves about how amazing my lasagna is. Everyone asks for the recipe and can’t stop talking about it. My family even requests it for holidays. Tonight I made just the bolognese sauce over pasta and the family ate it up and practically licked their plates clean. You are my hero thank you.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelly

        October 28, 2022 at 7:11 pm

        Thanks so much, Michelle! Your kind words mean a lot. You just made my day!

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    31. Rachael

      November 27, 2022 at 6:20 am

      I cannot wait to make this next week for a date night! Thank you for your willingness to share amazing recipes!

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      • Kelly

        November 28, 2022 at 4:58 am

        Thanks so much, Rachael! Hope you love it!

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    32. Chelsey

      February 16, 2023 at 11:05 pm

      I have finally found my go to lasagna recipe!! Just made it tonight and it was DELICIOUS! I did add mild Italian sausage but did everything else as written. Thank you for this recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kelly

        February 17, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        That sounds fabulous, Chelsey! So happy you liked it! Thanks so much!

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