How To Make Lasagna From Scratch: 6-Step Guide To Make The Italian Staple

By Garima Johar

April 23, 2026

The layered Italian staple, lasagna, is a hit across the globe. To make lasagna just like your favourite Italian cafe makes it, here’s a recipe. Follow these 6 steps and whip up a creamy Italian meal.

Ingredients

For Meat Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound of meat ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 can crushed tomatoes 250 ml tomato sauce ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

For The Filling: 500-gram ricotta cheese 1 egg ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 box lasagna noodles 250 grams of shredded mozzarella cheese

Step 1

Heat olive oil and cook the ground meat of your choice.  Add onion and garlic.

Step 2

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Simmer till the sauce cooks, and combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Boil the lasagna noodles till soft and preheat the oven.

Step 5

Take a baking tray and spread a layer of meat sauce. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles and then the cheese mixture.

Step 6

Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Let the cheese set, and then serve.