Lasagne Recipes – Classic and Modern Lasagne Variations

Lasagne is a much-loved classic in kitchens the world over – a dish that brings together layers of flavourful ingredients with creamy béchamel sauce and a golden blanket of cheese. 

Here at Gourministeriet you will find everything you need to make the perfect lasagne. 

From the traditional Lasagne Bolognese, where minced beef and tomato sauce melt together into deep, rich flavour, to more modern versions such as open lasagne and vegetarian alternatives – I have gathered something for every taste!

Lasagne bolognese - Opskrift på den bedste lasagne bolognese
The classic Lasagne Bolognese - Go to recipe

Gourministeriet's favourite lasagnes

A Journey Through the History of Lasagne

Lasagne originally comes from Italy, more precisely Bologna, and is one of the oldest pasta dishes we know of. It is said that lasagne dates all the way back to Roman times, when thin sheets of dough were layered between meat and sauce. Over time the recipe has been refined, and today there are countless variations adapted to modern palates and dietary preferences.

Classic Lasagne Bolognese Recipe

The classic Lasagne Bolognese is a true favourite for many. Minced beef is combined with an aromatic tomato sauce that is left to simmer for a long time so the flavours really come into their own. A creamy béchamel sauce and plenty of grated cheese on top make the lasagne irresistible. Perfect for the whole family and easy to adapt if you would like a little extra veg or spice.

Vegetarian Lasagne Recipe

Vegetarian lasagne is a delicious alternative that uses fresh vegetables, lentils or mushrooms instead of meat. It is full of flavour and suits both vegetarians and anyone who simply wants to cut down a little on meat. Try griddled aubergines, courgettes and a spiced tomato sauce for a wonderful vegetable-packed meal.

Salmon Lasagne Recipe – A Fresh Twist

Salmon lasagne is a more modern variation that combines the structure of the classic lasagne with the delicate flavour of salmon. This version brings a breath of fresh air to the lasagne tradition and makes a perfect light, flavourful alternative to the classic meat version. A little dill and spinach add extra body and flavour to the salmon lasagne.

Open Lasagne – A Modern Interpretation

If you are looking for a quicker and lighter way to make lasagne, open lasagne is a great choice. This version has fewer layers and is often served as a beautiful plate with fresh ingredients and delicious toppings. A perfect everyday solution for anyone who loves lasagne but wants a lighter dish.

Åben lasagne med burrata, asparges og ærter - Nem opskrift
Open lasagne with burrata, asparagus and peas - Easy recipe

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Italiensk kartoffelfad med salsiccia og oksekød

Italian potato bake with salsiccia and beef

Italian-inspired potato bake with salsiccia and beef – easy comfort food. Italian potato bake with salsiccia and beef – a gloriously gooey oven bake with potatoes, creamy meat sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella. A little like a lasagne, only with the pasta sheets swapped for potatoes – and it tastes simply wonderful. I make the meat sauce with both minced beef

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Åben lasagne med salsiccia, squash og mascarpone - Nem pasta

Open lasagne with salsiccia, courgette and mascarpone

Open lasagne with salsiccia, courgette, green asparagus and mascarpone. This open lasagne is a little piece of pasta luxury that looks impressive and tastes every bit as good. It is a dish full of Italian summer and indulgence, yet quick and simple enough for a busy weeknight. The lasagne is layered openly – nothing is tucked away under a blanket

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Tortilla lasagne ruller – Lækker fusion af mexicansk og italiensk

Tortilla Lasagne Rolls

When Mexican meets Italian, magic happens in the kitchen – and that is exactly what happens with these tortilla lasagne rolls! A clever way to use up leftover meat sauce: it is wrapped in soft tortilla wraps and baked in the oven with tomato sauce and plenty of cheese until golden and bubbling. If you have some leftover mornay or béchamel sauce, do

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Åben lasagne med kantareller, pancetta og burrata - Nem pastaret

Open lasagne with chanterelles, pancetta and burrata

This open lasagne with chanterelles, pancetta and burrata is a real treat for the palate.It is very easy to make and works both as an elegant starter and as a lighter main course. The lasagne is assembled straight on the plate, with crisp pancetta, butter-fried chanterelles, rocket and creamy burrata layered between the sheets of pasta. The butter-fried chanterelles bring

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Åben lasagne med bagte tomater og burrata - Nem aftensmad der imponerer

Open lasagne with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata

Treat yourself and those closest to you to this open lasagne with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata. The tomatoes are roasted with fresh garlic, dried basil and plenty of olive oil, which gives them a deep, intense flavour. The open lasagne is built up from cooked lasagne sheets, with the roasted tomatoes and garlic, fresh basil, creamy burrata and homemade

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Åben lasagne med burrata, asparges og ærter - Nem opskrift

Open lasagne with burrata, asparagus and peas

An easy recipe for open lasagne with butter-blanched green asparagus and hazelnuts – fresh peas and a simple butter sauce with garlic and lemon. This dish is both simple to make and remarkably flavourful, and it works perfectly as a starter, a light lunch or a main course, depending on the portion size. The green asparagus is blanched briefly in

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Lasagne med salsiccia og svampe

Lasagne with salsiccia and mushrooms

A richly spiced salsiccia lasagne with mushrooms and mornay sauce.I have fallen completely for lasagne with salsiccia, – so my classic version had to be tried out with mushrooms and white wine, and it turned out so well.The lasagne is packed with flavour, – from the salsiccia sausage, of course, but especially from the mushrooms and the sun-dried tomatoes.The celery

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Lasagne med salsiccia og bechamel

Salsiccia lasagne with béchamel

Lasagne with salsiccia, vegetables and mornay sauce. Packed with flavour, juicy and simply delicious.Quite possibly our new favourite lasagne at home — the flavour is something else.The lasagne is assembled with fresh lasagne sheets, and between every layer you will find a béchamel with Parmesan (mornay sauce) and a salsiccia mixture with more than 700 g of vegetables.It is very

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One pot pande lasagnette

One-pot pan lasagnette

Easy and satisfying pan lasagnette – a one-pot lasagne that can be made in just 30 minutes.We love lasagne in our house; it is simply one of the whole family’s favourite dishes. But there isn’t always time for a classic lasagne with béchamel sauce, so I came up with this pan lasagnette, which uses many of the same ingredients but

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Spicy cremet lasagnesuppe - Opskrift på one pot lasagnesuppe

Spicy Creamy Lasagne Soup

One-pot spicy lasagne soup, – creamy, hearty and seriously good.Lasagne soup, mmm – the perfect comfort food for a grey, overcast day or a sunny summer’s day; it simply suits every season.The soup is packed with flavour. Plenty of herbs, garlic and tomato, – a splash of cream, Parmesan and chilli, which give the soup a lovely depth.Try topping your

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Lasagne al forno - Opskrift på ægte restaurant lasagne

Lasagne al forno – Lasagne topped with béchamel and tomato sauce

The ultimate restaurant-style lasagne, – gooey, indulgent and topped with plenty of béchamel, tomato sauce and mozzarella. Perfect if you have some leftover lasagne to use up, – but I can also promise you that it is an upgrade on an ordinary lasagne, – so it is well worth making a lasagne and then finishing it this way 🙂The cooking

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Lasagne med hjemmelavede lasagneplader - Opskrift på lasagne

Lasagne with homemade pasta sheets

Lasagne bolognese with homemade pasta sheets.A recipe for a classic lasagne with a creamy béchamel and a rich meat sauce full of flavour.The homemade pasta sheets are surprisingly easy to make, and they taste wonderful in a classic lasagne.

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Mexicansk lasagne - Opskrift på den bedste mexicanske lasagne

Mexican lasagne

A rich, indulgent Mexican lasagne packed with flavour, plenty of vegetables and grated cheddar – a huge family favourite in our house.This Mexican lasagne is very easy to make, and the whole family loves it. I have kept it fairly mild, with just a hint of chilli, so everyone can join in – you can of course adjust the heat

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Lasagne al pesto - Pesto lasagne

Lasagne al pesto – Pesto lasagne

A classic lasagne al pesto, layered with potatoes, green beans, pine nuts, béchamel and pesto.It tastes simply wonderful, – creamy, soft and rich.The lasagne is vegetarian, – but if you fancy adding a little meat, I can recommend some fried pancetta or fried salsiccia. Lasagne with pesto – Lasagne al PestoI first tasted lasagne al pesto on a holiday in

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Lasagnesuppe - Opskrift på den bedste lasagnesuppe

Lasagne Soup

Lasagne soup — the name really says it all 🙂 A wonderfully easy and seriously good lasagne soup — a family favourite that is simple to make.If you love lasagne, you will love this quick and easy dish, which is even cooked in one single pot. It doesn’t get much better than that.Lasagne soup is the quick and easy version

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Lasagne bolognese - Opskrift på den bedste lasagne bolognese

Lasagne bolognese

Lasagne bolognese – an all-time favourite in our house, with children and grown-ups alike.This lasagne bolognese is full of flavour from a generous mix of herbs, and I certainly haven’t held back on the Parmesan, which gives the béchamel – strictly speaking a mornay sauce – a wonderful depth of flavour.I like the meat sauce for my lasagne bolognese well

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