Lasagna

42 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear ground beef in a pan to lock in flavor.
  2. 2Sear ground beef in a pan to lock in flavor.
  3. 3Sear ground beef in a pan to lock in flavor.
  4. 4Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Remove the ground beef from the pan.
  8. 8Remove the ground beef from the pan.
  9. 9Remove the ground beef from the pan.
  10. 10Dice onions, celery, and carrots.
  11. 11Dice onions, celery, and carrots.
  12. 12Dice onions, celery, and carrots.
  13. 13Add the diced vegetables to the same pan.
  14. 14Add the diced vegetables to the same pan.
  15. 15Add the diced vegetables to the same pan.
  16. 16Once the onions are translucent, add back the ground beef.
  17. 17Once the onions are translucent, add back the ground beef.
  18. 18Once the onions are translucent, add back the ground beef.
  19. 19Add lots of garlic and tomato paste to the pan.
  20. 20Add lots of garlic and tomato paste to the pan.
  21. 21Add lots of garlic and tomato paste to the pan.
  22. 22Deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock.
  23. 23Deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock.
  24. 24Deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock.
  25. 25Cook down the mixture for a few minutes.
  26. 26Cook down the mixture for a few minutes.
  27. 27Cook down the mixture for a few minutes.
  28. 28Add canned tomatoes to the sauce.
  29. 29Add canned tomatoes to the sauce.
  30. 30Add canned tomatoes to the sauce.
  31. 31Season the sauce with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and fresh thyme.
  32. 32Season the sauce with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and fresh thyme.
  33. 33Season the sauce with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and fresh thyme.
  34. 34Let the bolognese simmer for 20 minutes.
  35. 35Let the bolognese simmer for 20 minutes.
  36. 36Let the bolognese simmer for 20 minutes.
  37. 37Melt butter in a separate pan for the bechamel sauce.
  38. 38Melt butter in a separate pan for the bechamel sauce.
  39. 39Melt butter in a separate pan for the bechamel sauce.
  40. 40Add an equal part of flour to the melted butter to make a roux.
  41. 41Add an equal part of flour to the melted butter to make a roux.
  42. 42Add an equal part of flour to the melted butter to make a roux.
  43. 43Cook out the flour in the roux.
  44. 44Cook out the flour in the roux.
  45. 45Cook out the flour in the roux.
  46. 46Gradually add milk to the roux and let it raise to a low simmer.
  47. 47Gradually add milk to the roux and let it raise to a low simmer.
  48. 48Gradually add milk to the roux and let it raise to a low simmer.
  49. 49Add shredded Parmesan and Pecorino cheese to the simmering milk.
  50. 50Add shredded Parmesan and Pecorino cheese to the simmering milk.
  51. 51Add shredded Parmesan and Pecorino cheese to the simmering milk.
  52. 52When the sauce is thick and cheesy, season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
  53. 53When the sauce is thick and cheesy, season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
  54. 54When the sauce is thick and cheesy, season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
  55. 55Add an egg yolk to the bechamel and stir until well combined.
  56. 56Add an egg yolk to the bechamel and stir until well combined.
  57. 57Add an egg yolk to the bechamel and stir until well combined.
  58. 58Spread a layer of bolognese sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  59. 59Spread a layer of bolognese sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  60. 60Spread a layer of bolognese sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  61. 61Lay lasagna sheets over the bolognese.
  62. 62Lay lasagna sheets over the bolognese.
  63. 63Lay lasagna sheets over the bolognese.
  64. 64Layer with bolognese, bechamel, and cheese, repeating for four layers.
  65. 65Layer with bolognese, bechamel, and cheese, repeating for four layers.
  66. 66Layer with bolognese, bechamel, and cheese, repeating for four layers.
  67. 67Cover the baking dish with foil.
  68. 68Cover the baking dish with foil.
  69. 69Cover the baking dish with foil.
  70. 70Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes covered.
  71. 71Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes covered.
  72. 72Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes covered.
  73. 73Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes uncovered.
  74. 74Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes uncovered.
  75. 75Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes uncovered.
  76. 76Broil for 2 more minutes to achieve a golden-brown top.
  77. 77Broil for 2 more minutes to achieve a golden-brown top.
  78. 78Broil for 2 more minutes to achieve a golden-brown top.
  79. 79Garnish with chopped parsley.
  80. 80Garnish with chopped parsley.
  81. 81Garnish with chopped parsley.
  82. 82Let the lasagna set for 15 minutes before serving.
  83. 83Let the lasagna set for 15 minutes before serving.
  84. 84Let the lasagna set for 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

panspatulagarlic pressmeasuring cupoven mittsbaking dishoven

Tips

  • Ditch ricotta cheese and make lasagna the traditional Italian way with bechamel sauce for a much better taste.
  • Sear ground beef first to lock in flavor.
  • Do not use pre-made pasta sauce; use canned tomatoes for the bolognese.
  • Bake covered first to ensure everything is cooked through, then uncover and broil for a golden cheesy top.
  • Let the lasagna set for 15 minutes after baking to help it hold its shape when serving.