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Jamie Oliver Classic Family Lasagne Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Classic Family Lasagne Recipe

Jamie’s Classic Family Lasagne Recipe is a traditional Italian-inspired baked pasta dish featuring layers of rich meat ragù, creamy béchamel sauce, lasagne sheets, and lots of cheese. Jamie’s version focuses on deep flavors, slow cooking, and quality ingredients to create a lasagne that is hearty, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meat sauce:
  • Olive oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 2 celery sticks finely diced
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 500 g minced pork
  • 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
  • 1 glass red wine optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the béchamel sauce:
  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • 75 g plain flour
  • 1 liter whole milk
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese grated
Other:
  • 250 g dried lasagne sheets
  • 150 g mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Extra Parmesan for topping

Method
 

  1. Start by making the meat sauce. Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook gently for about 10 minutes until softened but not colored.
  2. Add the minced beef and pork, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned all over. Pour in the red wine, if using, and let it bubble away until reduced by half. Stir in the tomato purée, oregano, and tinned tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently with the lid slightly ajar for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. While the sauce simmers, make the béchamel. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute or two to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir in the grated Parmesan and set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 180°C. To assemble the lasagne, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish. Cover with lasagne sheets, then a layer of béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of béchamel on top. Sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella and a good handful of Parmesan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until golden, bubbling, and cooked through. Let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

My tips to make the best Jamie’s Classic Family Lasagne Recipe
  • My biggest tip is to take your time with the meat sauce. Letting it simmer slowly allows all the flavors to meld beautifully.
  • Also, do not skimp on the béchamel; a generous amount makes the lasagne irresistibly creamy.
  • Another trick I love is soaking the dried lasagne sheets in hot water for 10 minutes before assembling to ensure they cook perfectly.

Nutritional value

A serving of Jamie’s Classic Family Lasagne approximately contains:
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
These values can vary based on specific brands of ingredients and portion sizes.