Ingredients (6 servings)

olive oil 1 tablespoon

chopped bacon 2 slices

finely chopped onion 1

celery 1 stalk

carrot 1 medium

minced garlic 2 cloves

ground beef 500 g

tomato paste 1 tablespoon

chopped tomatoes 800 g

honey 1 tablespoon

lasagna sheets approx. 9

white sauce or béchamel 2 cups

grated cheese 1 cup

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the bacon for a few minutes.

Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.

Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and honey. Season and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Assemble the lasagna by alternating layers of meat sauce, pasta, béchamel, and cheese.

Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbling. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Chef's Notes & Tips

Recipe based on a real TheMealDB recipe / linked source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/classic-lasagne. Estimated nutrition per serving to complete the sheet; verify if medical accuracy is required. Image provided via TheMealDB/source. No fish added; seafood sauces replaced with soy/hoisin when necessary.

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Main course

Classic Beef Lasagna

Classic lasagna with meat sauce, vegetables, tomatoes, and layers of baked pasta.

Difficulty medium	Prep time 30 min	Cook time - min	Rest time 10 min	Servings 6
Method oven	Cuisine Italienne	Category Main course	Visibility Public

Ingredients (6 servings)

olive oil 1 tablespoon
chopped bacon 2 slices
finely chopped onion 1
celery 1 stalk
carrot 1 medium
minced garlic 2 cloves
ground beef 500 g
tomato paste 1 tablespoon
chopped tomatoes 800 g
honey 1 tablespoon
lasagna sheets approx. 9
white sauce or béchamel 2 cups
grated cheese 1 cup
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the bacon for a few minutes.
Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and honey. Season and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Assemble the lasagna by alternating layers of meat sauce, pasta, béchamel, and cheese.
Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbling. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Chef's Notes & Tips

Nutritional information (per serving)

650 kcal

Calories

38g

Protein

58g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Fiber

980mg

Sodium

Classic Beef Lasagna

Ingredients (6 servings)

Preparation

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Classic Beef Lasagna