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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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Heat oil in medium saucepan and gently fry onion until golden.
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Add pancetta and mince and cook, stirring until brown.
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Add tomatoes, tomato paste and water.
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Bring to the boil while stirring occasionally then add sugar, herbs and season with salt and pepper.
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Gently simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, to make the Bèchamel Sauce in a medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour.
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Continue stirring and gradually pour in milk and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
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Continue stirring until sauce has boiled and is smooth and thick.
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To assemble to lasagna spread layer of meat sauce over base of lightly greased baking dish
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Arrange one layer of lasagna over the top.
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Cover liberally with 1/3 meat sauce, then 1/3 béchamel and some mozzarella slices.
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Continue alternating layers of lasagna, meat sauce and béchamel to create 3 layers.
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Arrange mozzarella slices over last béchamel layer and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked.
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Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
