# Lasagna

This lasagna recipe ditches ricotta cheese for a traditional Italian approach with a savory ragu and creamy béchamel sauce, offering a much better taste experience.

- Total time: 67 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- ground beef
- salt
- pepper
- diced onions
- celery
- carrots
- garlic
- tomato paste
- red wine
- beef stock
- canned tomatoes
- oregano
- basil
- fresh thyme
- butter
- flour
- milk
- shredded Parmesan
- Pecorino
- paprika
- nutmeg
- egg yolk
- lasagna sheets
- mozzarella cheese
- chopped parsley

## Instructions

1. Sear ground beef in a pan to lock in flavor.
2. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
3. Remove the seasoned ground beef from the pan.
4. Dice onions, celery, and carrots.
5. Add the diced vegetables to the same pan.
6. Once onions are translucent, add back the ground beef.
7. Add lots of garlic and tomato paste to the pan.
8. Deglaze the pan with red wine and beef stock.
9. Cook down the liquid for a few minutes.
10. Add canned tomatoes (not pre-made pasta sauce).
11. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and fresh thyme.
12. Let the ragu simmer for 20 minutes.
13. In a separate pot, melt butter to start making the béchamel sauce.
14. Create a roux by mixing equal parts butter and flour.
15. Cook out the flour.
16. Add milk and let it rise to a low simmer.
17. Add shredded Parmesan and Pecorino cheese.
18. When the sauce is thick and cheesy, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
19. Add an egg yolk and stir until well combined.
20. Spread a layer of ragu on the bottom of a baking dish.
21. Place lasagna sheets over the ragu.
22. Add another layer of ragu.
23. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
24. Add a layer of béchamel sauce.
25. Repeat layers for a total of four layers, topping with more mozzarella cheese.
26. Bake the lasagna covered at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
27. Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
28. Broil for 2 more minutes to get a golden crust.
29. Garnish with chopped parsley.
30. Let it set for 15 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula
- garlic press
- measuring cup
- can opener
- pot
- oven mitts
- baking dish

## Tips

- Ditch the ricotta cheese for a traditional Italian lasagna.
- Ensure the béchamel sauce is thick and cheesy before seasoning.
- Let the lasagna set for 15 minutes after baking to allow the layers to settle.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCRsIlapn2m/?igsh=MW1ubnUwNjZsODluYQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c72e7ab3-dc00-4299-acf3-1d94c1bd7446
- Extracted: 2025-11-22

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