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Homemade Lasagne

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Homemade Lasagne - Finished Dish
Let's get going | Assembly | Final Comment | Layer Order Visualization

Let's get going

This lasagne recipe has evolved over many years of experimentation. While it takes time to prepare all the components, the result is well worth the effort. Each layer contributes its own flavor profile to create a truly exceptional dish.

I find making lasagne from scratch incredibly satisfying: from creating the pasta dough to layering all the components. This recipe makes enough for 6-8 servings and the leftovers taste even better the next day.

For detailed instructions on preparing the individual components (Pasta, Cheese Sauce, Spinach Layer, Marinated Mushrooms, and Meat Sauce), please see our Lasagne Components page.

Assembly

Finally, putting it all together. Denise and I do this together now. Denise on pasta rolling me on assembly. If you have made the sauces previously, it is easier to manage.

Ingredients

  • Pasta, rolled out
  • 1 recipe of cheese sauce
  • 1 recipe of ragu
  • 1 recipe of spinach layer
  • Extra cheese for sprinkling
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Extra virgin oil for topping

Method

  1. Get all your ingredients on the bench.
  2. Warm oven to a moderate temperature.
  3. Arrange layers using the diagram below as a guide.
  4. Top with extra cheese and nutmeg if desired.
  5. Drizzle olive oil on top.
  6. Bake in a moderate oven for 40 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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May seem hard a first, but make sure you use plenty of flour to prevent pasta sticking inside

First Time Making Lasagne?

Don't be intimidated by the multiple components! You can prepare the sauces and fillings a day ahead and refrigerate them. Fresh pasta is wonderful but store-bought sheets will work in a pinch.

Lasagne Layer Order

Below is a visual guide to assembling your lasagne layers in the correct order. I've made this dish more times than I've misplaced my keys, well over 180 attempts and counting—so at this point, I could probably layer one blindfolded. Trust me, the pasta knows me.
Cheese sauce + extra cheese topping
Double pasta sheets
Remaining ragu
Cheese sauce
Pasta sheets
Spinach mixture
Pasta sheets
Cheese sauce
First half of ragu
Double pasta sheets
Base cheese sauce
Baking dish

Recipe Notes

This homemade lasagne recipe breaks down the preparation into manageable components that can be prepared ahead of time.

Preparation Time

  • Components preparation: 2-3 hours

  • Assembly: 30 minutes

  • Cooking: 40 minutes

Cooking Tips

  • Roll the pasta sheets as thin as possible

  • Let the lasagne rest for at least 10 minutes before serving

  • For a vegetarian version, replace the ragu with roasted vegetables

  • The lasagne freezes well, cut into portions before freezing

Serving Suggestions

  • Garlic bread

  • Simple green salad

  • A good Italian red wine

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