Here are 8 easy steps to make Italian Lasagna at home.

Prepare the meat sauce, heat olive oil in a pan, saute onion and garlic until fragrant. add minced meat and cook until browned. pour in tomato puree, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Make the bechamel sauce, in a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter, add 2 tbsp flour, and stir for a minute. gradually add 2 cups warm milk, stirring continuously until smooth. add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for flavor.

Pre-cook the lasagna sheets, if using dry lasagna sheets, boil them in salted water for 5 minutes or until soft. drain and set aside on a clean surface.

Assemble the lasagna, in a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom. add a layer of lasagna sheets, followed by ricotta cheese and bechamel sauce. repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a sauce layer.

Add cheese toppings, sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.

Bake the lasagna, preheat your oven to 180°C. cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let it rest, allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve & enjoy, garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.