Classic Beef Lasagne Recipe

Classic Beef Lasagne Recipe

Golden, bubbling, and packed with layers of flavour – this Classic Beef Lasagne Recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Rich, savoury ragu, creamy béchamel, and tender pasta sheets, baked until golden and irresistible. It’s proper comfort food, perfect for Sunday dinners, freezer meals, or when only something cheesy and hearty will do.

At the heart of a classic beef lasagne is a great ragu, and that starts with butcher-quality Extra Lean Beef Mince (5% Fat*). Ours is only 5% fat, full of flavour, and perfect for slow-cooking into a rich, tomatoey meat sauce. Add a simple white sauce and a generous handful of cheese, and you’ve got something that’s guaranteed to disappear fast (with requests for seconds).

Whether you’re making it for a big family get-together or batch-cooking for the week, this lasagne delivers every time.

Make the ragu – Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook gently for 10 minutes until soft. Add the beef mince and brown well all over.

Add depth – Stir in tomato purée, oregano, and basil. Pour in the tinned tomatoes and red wine (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened and rich.

Make the béchamel – In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.

Layer it up – In a large ovenproof dish, spread a spoonful of ragu on the base. Top with lasagne sheets, then more ragu, then béchamel. Repeat the layers, finishing with béchamel on top.

Add cheese – Sprinkle over the mozzarella and parmesan. Bake at 180°C (fan 160°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden, bubbling, and crisp on top.

Let it rest – Leave the lasagne to sit for 10–15 minutes before serving. It’ll hold together better and taste even richer.

🍷 Serving Tips

• Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad
• Add chopped spinach or courgette to the ragu for extra veg
• Make ahead and reheat – it tastes even better the next day

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We use high-quality British beef, freshly minced and delivered straight to your door. It’s lean, flavour-packed, and ideal for rich sauces like lasagne, chilli, or bolognese. You’ll taste the difference in every bite – and never look back at supermarket mince again.

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From Marks Mobile Butchers:

• 1kg beef mince (lean, fresh, and full of flavour)

Cupboard & fridge staples:

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 sticks celery, finely diced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 100ml red wine (optional)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• 250g dried or fresh lasagne sheets
• 100g grated mozzarella
• 50g grated parmesan

For the white sauce (béchamel):

• 50g butter
• 50g plain flour
• 600ml whole milk
• Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• Salt & pepper