The Perfect Family Lasagna for 6: Easy Homemade Bolognese Recipe

Bolognese lasagna is a classic of Italian cuisine and a staple at large gatherings with friends or family! Composed of pasta sheets, a beef tomato sauce, and a rich, creamy béchamel, they form a hearty and comforting dish. Easy to prepare, they can be made ahead and reheated when it’s time to sit down to eat. This simple recipe yields tasty lasagna that is perfectly gratinated. Impossible to go wrong, it’s a convivial dish that always pleases everyone.

The Lasagna Recipe That Smells Like Homemade Cooking for a Delicious and Sociable Moment

Among comforting and generous dishes, lasagna is widely at the top! Easy and quick to prepare, they fill the whole house with aroma during cooking and are ideal for a lunch with friends or family. They bring together everything we love: tender pasta, a fragrant tomato sauce with ground beef, and a creamy béchamel. Not to mention the layer of melted cheese on top…

It’s the perfect dish to host people at home without overthinking. You can even prepare them in advance and simply reheat before serving. Indulgent, easy to make, and economical, lasagna has everything to please you! This recipe originating from Italy is hard to miss; you will win everyone over with all these sunny flavors.

Homemade Bolognaise Lasagna: Ingredients for 6 Servings

  • 12 lasagna sheets
  • 400 g ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 400 g tomato sauce
  • 40 g butter
  • 40 g flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • Salt, pepper
  • 80 g grated cheese

Tip: flavor the tomato sauce with a few aromatics and the béchamel with a pinch of nutmeg for extra taste.

How to Make Homemade Bolognaise Lasagna in Just 4 Steps

1. Sauté the minced onion and garlic with the ground beef in a skillet. When the meat starts to color, add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Season.

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2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour. Pour in the milk while whisking vigorously and let the béchamel thicken. Season.

3. In a dish, pour a bit of béchamel, then lay down lasagna sheets and cover with the beef in tomato sauce. Add a layer of béchamel and repeat the layers. Finish with béchamel and scatter with grated cheese.

4. Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C so the lasagna is nicely gratinated. Serve immediately.

Impossible to Resist Homemade Lasagna, from the Classic Recipe to More Original Variations

No one ever says no to homemade lasagna, it’s so indulgent! And while we love the classic recipe, we also enjoy all its variations. In a seafood version with salmon and spinach or in a vegetarian version with a mix of sun-drenched vegetables, you can treat yourself by reimagining this generous dish to delight your guests.

Our tip for perfectly gratinated lasagna is to mix shredded cheese with Parmesan, which will form a crispy and indulgent crust that is simply irresistible… Now, to your ovens!

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