Authentic Italian Lasagna

• Meat

  • 1 lbs 1/2 of lean ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 oz Tomatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tsp Tomato paste

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Lasagna noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 5 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt + pepper
  • 1/2 tsp White pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 5 tbsp Butter
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 2 inches Parmesan cheese, rind

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 cups 1/2 of red wine

• Liquids

  • 1 cup 1/2 of water

• Other

  • ASSEMBLY
  • 2 Leaves bay

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Description

Directions

• For Bolognese Sauce
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (I used a dutch oven)
• Add the onions and carrots. Season with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions have softened
• Add oregano, basil, and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes
• Add the beef and increase the heat
• Cook the beef until browned, make sure you break up the beef into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper
• Drain the excess liquid and add the wine. Cook until the wine has reduced by half.
• Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese rind, and the crushed tomatoes (or prepared tomato sauce). Mix well
• When sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 1-2 hours partially covered
• Check it every once in a while to make sure the sauce hasnt dried. If that happens simply add more liquid.
• Check for seasoning and serve with hot pasta and parmesan cheese
• For Bechamel Sauce
• Warm the milk in the microwave
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat
• When the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk until incorporated and the flour is cooked (about 45 seconds to 1 minute)
• Add the warm milk and whisk vigorously to avoid lumps
• Keep whisking until the sauce starts getting thick and creamy.
• When it boils, remove from heat and add the cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until combined
• Assembly:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Cook noodles according to packages instructions and drain
• Spray a 9x13 rectangular dish with nonstick spray
• Cover the bottom of the dish with lasagna noodles
• Add 1/2 of the beef on top
• Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
• Spread 1/3 of bechamel sauce all over
• Cover with more lasagna noodles
• Add the rest of the beef
• Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
• Spread 1/3 of bechamel sauce all over
• Cover with more lasagna noodles
• Pour the rest of the bechamel sauce
• Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
• Add the parmesan cheese
• Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray
• Cover the lasagna with the aluminum foil
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until bubbly
• Uncover lasagna and broil until the top browns
• Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before cutting
• Enjoy!