Basic Lasagna Recipe

Name: Basic Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat; 3 large onions; 1 kg beef mince; 1 1/4 cups tomato puree; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Sauce; 90 g margarine; 1/2 cup self raising flour; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 cups milk; 125 g cream cheese; instant no-boil lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

Meat
3 large onions
1 kg beef mince
1 1/4 cups tomato puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Sauce
90 g margarine
1/2 cup self raising flour
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
125 g cream cheese
instant no-boil lasagna noodles

1
Meat:
2
Fry diced onion and mince.
3
When cooked, drain fat.
4
Stir in tomato paste and puree.
5
Cook on low for 15 minutes.
6
Sauce:
7
Melt butter in saucepan.
8
Add flour and cook 1 minute.
9
Add milk slowly, stirring all the time.
10
Beat eggs and cream cheese together in a bowl.
11
Add to saucepan.
12
Cook on high until starts bubbling.
13
When bubbling, cook on low until thick.
14
Layer meat and instant lasagna sheets into casserole dish.
15
Pour cheese sauce over top.
16
Cook 40 minutes on low oven (160-180degrees Celsius).

998

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat, 3 large onions, 1 kg beef mince, 1 1/4 cups tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Basic Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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