Homemade Lasagna

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Create a well in the center of the flour, then crack in the eggs and egg yolks.
  2. 2Add salt and granulated sugar.
  3. 3Beat the eggs with a fork.
  4. 4Gradually incorporate the flour into the egg mixture.
  5. 5Add olive oil to the dough mixture.
  6. 6Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  7. 7Let the dough rest.
  8. 8In a large saucepan, add olive oil and butter.
  9. 9Add chopped onions and fry until soft.
  10. 10Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
  11. 11Add tomato paste and tomato sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Stir well to combine.
  13. 13Add water or beef broth, stir, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  14. 14Add fresh basil and thyme.
  15. 15Cut the dough into sections.
  16. 16Roll out the dough into thin sheets using a pasta maker.
  17. 17Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish.
  18. 18Place two lasagna sheets over the sauce.
  19. 19Add another layer of meat sauce over the sheets.
  20. 20Sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  21. 21Repeat the layering process with remaining sheets, meat sauce, and cheese (5 layers total).
  22. 22Top with mozzarella cheese.
  23. 23Bake in a preheated oven at 375F, covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  24. 24Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes, then slice.
  25. 25Serve hot on a plate with an additional spoonful of meat sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups 00 flour or all-purpose flour
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1.5 cup water or beef broth
  • fresh basil
  • thyme
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • For homemade lasagna sheets, check the comments for instructions.
  • You can make traditional/authentic versions by adding béchamel sauce or ricotta cheese in the middle layers.
  • After baking, let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving.