Classic Lasagna Recipe (with Video)

Preparation of Meat Sauce
1. Preheat your oven to 375° F.
2. In a saute pan, add extra virgin olive oil and heat to medium high heat.
3. Add in your peppers and onions and cook down until translucent then add in your mixed meat.
4. While your meat is browning, add in your seasonings and spices.
5. Once the meat is brown, drain any excess oil.
6. Add in your favorite jarred pasta sauce.
7. Mix together and then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes while you start on your bechamel sauce.
Preparation of Bechamel Sauce
1. In a separate skillet on medium heat, add in your butter.
2. Melt down until bubbly and then add in your flour.
3. Using a whisk, continually stir your flour butter mixture for about 2 minutes until the flour has toasted a little bit.
4. Next, slowly add in your room temperature milk and continually stir.
5. After about 3 minutes, your sauce will start to thicken.
6. At this point, add in your seasonings of nutmeg, salt and pepper.
7. Once your sauce has thickened, turn your heat to low.
Assembling and Baking the Lasagna
1. In your oven-safe baking dish, add some sauce to the first layer, then add in your no boil lasagna sheets.
2. Pack them in as tight as you can or as the pan will allow.
3. Next, add in some sauce and spread evenly followed by some bechamel sauce and some of the mixed cheeses.
4. Continue the layering process until you have completed three layers, finishing with cheese on top.
5. Bake, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until bubbly.
6. Broil the top on low for 5 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let your lasagna cool for at least 5 to 8 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy!