Lasagna Della Nonna

Directions

  1. 1Boil freshly made lasagna sheets.
  2. 2Give the boiled lasagna sheets an ice bath.
  3. 3Butter a lasagna pan.
  4. 4Layer the buttered pan with pasta sheets.
  5. 5Add a layer of beef and veal bolognese ragu.
  6. 6Pour creamy béchamel over the ragu.
  7. 7Sprinkle lots of Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8Add another lasagna sheet.
  9. 9Add more ragu.
  10. 10Add more béchamel.
  11. 11Add more Parmesan.
  12. 12Place another lasagna sheet.
  13. 13Add more bolognese ragu.
  14. 14Add more béchamel.
  15. 15Add more Parmesan.
  16. 16Top with one last lasagna sheet.
  17. 17Close up the sides of the lasagna sheets.
  18. 18Wrap the lasagna in foil.
  19. 19Bake the lasagna.
  20. 20Slice the baked lasagna.
  21. 21Slide a slice of lasagna into a pan with tomato sauce.
  22. 22Add heavy cream to the pan.
  23. 23Add a handful of Parmesan.
  24. 24Place the pan back in the oven.
  25. 25Slide the lasagna onto a plate.
  26. 26Cover it in the creamy tomato sauce.
  27. 27Top with more Parmesan, chives, and house-made pesto.

Ingredients

  • Lasagna sheets
  • Beef and veal bolognese ragu
  • Béchamel
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Butter
  • Tomato sauce
  • Heavy cream
  • Chives
  • Housemade pesto

Equipment

Large potIce bathBaking panSpatulaLadleOvenSmall panServing plate