Homemade LasagnaIngredients:
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and black pepper to tasteFor the Béchamel:
4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and black pepper to tasteFor the Lasagna:
12 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 pound ricotta cheese 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
Make the Sauce:
1.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.
2.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4.
Add the ground beef and sausage and cook until browned.
5.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
6.
Add the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
7.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until thickened.
Make the Béchamel:
1.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
4.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
5.
Stir in the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble the Lasagna:
1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3.
Top with 4 lasagna noodles.
4.
Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese.
5.
Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
6.
Repeat layers twice more.
7.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Bake:
1.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
2.
Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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