Traditional Italian Lasagna (No Ricotta)

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear ground beef in a pan to lock in flavor and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Dice onions, celery, and carrots. Add to the pan.
  3. 3Add back in the ground beef once the onions are translucent.
  4. 4Add lots of garlic and tomato paste.
  5. 5Deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock.
  6. 6Cook for a few minutes before adding in canned tomatoes.
  7. 7Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and fresh thyme and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. 8Make a béchamel sauce starting with a roux of equal parts butter and flour.
  9. 9Cook out the flour, then add milk and let it raise to a low simmer.
  10. 10Add an ungodly amount of shredded Parmesan and Pecorino.
  11. 11When the sauce is thick and cheesy, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Add an egg yolk and stir until well combined.
  12. 12Assemble the lasagna using lasagna sheets. Make four layers.
  13. 13Bake at 375 for 25 minutes covered.
  14. 14Bake for five more minutes uncovered and broil for two more minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.
  15. 15Let it set for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 2 large carrots
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tbsp black pepper
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 5 tbsp flour
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup grated pecorino
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • 0.25 lb Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 box lasagna sheets
  • 1 chopped parsley

Equipment

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