Simple Occasion Lasagna (with Meat and Mornay Sauce)

A straightforward, crowd-pleasing lasagna recipe with a rich beef and tomato meat sauce, creamy mornay (cheese) sauce, and plenty of cheese. Designed for home cooks, this recipe uses simple techniques and ingredients found at most grocery stores. Perfect for celebrations or family dinners.

MediumItalian (Filipino-style adaptation)Serves 10

Printable version with shopping checklist

Source Video
1h
Prep
1h 23m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$27.70
Per serving:$2.77

Critical Success Points

  • Do not brown the onions and garlic for the meat sauce.
  • Do not overcook or brown the beef.
  • Simmer the meat sauce until thick but still saucy.
  • Whisk constantly when making the white sauce to avoid lumps.
  • Do not overcook the lasagna noodles.
  • Layer the lasagna so the top is fully covered with sauce and cheese.
  • Do not overbake the lasagna; check for golden brown top.

Safety Warnings

  • Use caution when handling hot pans and boiling water.
  • Do not use aluminum pans for white sauce to avoid discoloration.
  • Let lasagna cool before slicing to avoid burns.

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