Lasagna 101

40m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Throw pre-made lasagna sheets in the garbage.
  2. 2Mix 600 grams of double zero flour and 200 grams of semolina in a bowl.
  3. 3Add six eggs to the center of the flour mixture.
  4. 4Slowly incorporate flour into eggs using a fork.
  5. 5Cut the dough in half, knead for 15 minutes, and let it rest for 1 hour.
  6. 6Make a bechamel sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour.
  7. 7Add cold milk slowly into the mixture and whisk.
  8. 8Add a pinch of salt to the sauce.
  9. 9Roll out six sheets of pasta.
  10. 10Boil the pasta sheets in salted water for 2 minutes.
  11. 11Put the pasta in ice water after boiling.
  12. 12Layer the lasagna with bechamel, meat sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella.
  13. 13Repeat six times.
  14. 14Add olive oil on the top.
  15. 15Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
  16. 16Add more parmigiano reggiano cheese on top.
  17. 17Broil for the last 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 pre-made lasagna sheets
  • 600 grams flour
  • 200 grams semolina
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups meat sauce
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

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