Classic Lasagna

Lasagna is a classic dish that always brings the family together around the table. This recipe offers a simple yet delicious meat sauce, soft layers of pasta, and three types of cheese that create an irresistible culinary harmony.

• To speed up the preparation of the lasagna, make the meat sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator until the day of cooking.
• When boiling the lasagna sheets, add a little olive oil to the water to prevent sticking.
• If the top of the lasagna starts to brown too quickly, you can lightly cover it with aluminum foil.
• Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes after baking to set and make it easier to slice.

• For a richer flavor, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage.
• If you want a vegetarian version, use a variety of vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, and red peppers.
• Replace regular lasagna sheets with gluten-free ones if you want the recipe to be gluten-free.
• For quicker preparation, use no-boil lasagna sheets.

• Béchamel is a French sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. It is a key component in many lasagna recipes, giving them a creamy texture and rich flavor.
• Ricotta is an Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other dairy products. It has a soft and creamy texture and a slightly sweet taste.
• Mozzarella originates from Italy and is traditionally made from buffalo milk, but nowadays it is often made from cow's milk.
• Tomato, the main ingredient of the sauce, came to Europe from America and is now considered one of the most important crops in the world.