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Lasagne

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Layers of slow-cooked meat ragu, silky bechamel, and pasta sheets baked until bubbling and golden. Sunday lunch in a tray. Best served the next day.

Prep 30 mins
Cook 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 8
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.76

Approx £14.07 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Lasagne

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the diced onion, carrot and celery in oil for 10 minutes. Add pancetta and beef and brown for 5 more minutes.
  2. 2
    Pour in the wine, let it bubble away, then the tomatoes and a tin of water. Simmer 45 minutes until thick.
  3. 3
    For the bechamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Cook until thick and smooth. Season generously.
  4. 4
    Layer in a deep dish: ragu, pasta, bechamel, parmesan. Repeat 3 times, finishing with bechamel and a heavy snowfall of parmesan.
  5. 5
    Bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Rest 15 minutes before cutting.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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