### Recipe Description
A delicious and hearty classic lasagna, layered with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!

### Ingredients
– **For the Meat Sauce:**
– 1 lb (450g) ground beef
– 1 lb (450g) ground pork
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1 tsp dried basil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil

– **For the Béchamel Sauce:**
– 4 tbsp butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 4 cups whole milk
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– Salt and pepper to taste

– **For Assembly:**
– 12 lasagna noodles
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Meat Sauce:**
– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
– Add ground beef and pork, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
– Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.

2. **Make the Béchamel Sauce:**
– In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
– Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3. **Cook the Lasagna Noodles:**
– Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4. **Assemble the Lasagna:**
– Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
– In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of béchamel, then a layer of noodles. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel on top.
– Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

5. **Bake:**
– Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. **Serve:**
– Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

### Notes
– You can substitute ground beef and pork with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
– Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the meat sauce for added nutrition.
– Lasagna can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

### Prep Time
– 30 minutes

### Cook Time
– 1 hour

### Total Time
– 1 hour 30 minutes

### Yield
– 8 servings

Feel free to adjust any of the details to better fit your specific recipe! Enjoy your cooking!