{"id":"lasagne_868f4d4fbc","slug":"classic-italian-lasagna","title":"Classic Italian Lasagna","description":"A rich, hearty, and authentic Italian lasagna layered with savory Bolognese sauce, creamy Béchamel, and tender pasta sheets.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"750g ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":750,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.65,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"Lean or 80/20 mix","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 large onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"800g canned crushed tomatoes","name":"Tomato","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":28.2,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crushed","notes":"canned","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"extra virgin","group":"Bolognese Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"50g butter","name":"Butter","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"unsalted","group":"Béchamel Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"50g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Béchamel Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"750ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":750,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"whole milk preferred","group":"Béchamel Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"250g lasagna sheets","name":"Lasagna Sheets","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sheets","notes":"dried or fresh","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"100g Parmesan cheese, grated","name":"Parmesan Cheese","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"grated","notes":"freshly grated","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"200g Mozzarella cheese, shredded","name":"Mozzarella Cheese","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"shredded","notes":"","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"1 pinch nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Béchamel Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent.","group":"Bolognese Sauce","title":"Heat olive oil in a large pan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Bolognese Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.","group":"Bolognese Sauce","title":"Add ground beef to the pan","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Bolognese Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes without browning. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in nutmeg and a pinch of salt.","group":"Béchamel Sauce","title":"In a separate saucepan, melt butter","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Béchamel Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer a small amount of Bolognese sauce, followed by lasagna sheets, more Bolognese, Béchamel, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and Mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used, ending with a layer of Béchamel and cheese.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat oven to 180°C","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.","group":"Bake","title":"Bake for 35-40 minutes","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Bake"}],"notes":"For the best results, let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes after baking to ensure clean slices. If you use no-boil lasagna sheets, make sure your sauce is slightly more liquid so they cook through.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking dish","large saucepan","whisk","skillet"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"tray","note":"Standard 9x13 inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Lasagna can be assembled a day in advance and kept in the fridge. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven covered with foil at 170°C (338°F) until warmed through to prevent drying out."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Flasagne_868f4d4fbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2fddbd45-2cbf-4c9b-9375-1e4b84a06b28","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Lasagna — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lasagna","pasta","italian","comfort food","beef","baked"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Italian Lasagna","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:44:18.718Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:44:18.718Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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