Lasagna is a classic Italian dish, celebrated for its layers of flavors and textures.This beloved dish has earned a place on tables worldwide, symbolizing comfort and togetherness. Whether prepared for a family gathering or a cozy dinner, lasagna remains a timeless favorite, celebrated for its warmth, richness, and the joy it brings to those who try its delicious layers.
Ingredients for the Ragu:
- 2 red onions
- 2 carrots
- 3 stalk of celery
- 900 g minced beef
- 135 ml red wine
- 600 ml passata ( tomato sauce)
- 150 ml water
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Bay leaves
Ingredients for the Bechamel sauce:
- 80 g butter
- 80 g flour
- 700 ml milk
Also needed:
- 200 g mozzarella
- 150 g Parmesan
- Ready to bake lasagna sheets
Procedure:
- Start the recipe by chopping all the vegetables for the Ragu sauce
- Add the chopped vegetables in a pot on medium heat and gently fry until the onions are translucent.
- Add the bay leaves and the minced meat, when the meat is cooked add red wine.
- Let the wine reduce, add the passata, water and let everything simmer on low to medium heat for about 2 hours , for the flavors to develop in the sauce.
- Next step in our recipe is to make the Bechamel sauce. Add the butter to a saucepan and let it melt, then add flour and with the help of a whisk mix until the flour is absorbing the butter.
- Carefully add the milk in small portion and mix vigorously with the whisk to avoid the clumps in the sauce.
- The final step in our recipe is to assemble the lasagna. Start with the Ragu sauce, the Béchamel sauce and then with the lasagna sheet.
- Tear gently the mozzarella into small pieces and add in between layers.
- The top layer must be finished with the Ragu sauce and the Bechamel sauce.
- Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and let it bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven.
- Take the lasagna out, add pieces of mozzarella on top and grated parmesan then bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm!
