San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe Box

Ingredients

• 12 San Giorgio fresh lasagna sheets (no-boil, fresh pasta preferred for tenderness)
• Flour for dusting (to prevent sticking)
• Ground beef 1 lb (450 g) Lean, preferably 80/20 mix
• Olive oil 2 tbsp For sautéing
• Onion 1 medium Finely chopped
• Garlic cloves 3 Minced
• Crushed tomatoes 28 oz (800 g) can Use good-quality canned
• Tomato paste 2 tbsp
• Italian seasoning 1 tsp Dried blend
• Salt and black pepper To taste
• Red wine (optional) ½ cup (120 ml) Adds depth of flavor
• 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Unsalted butter 4 tbsp (55 g) Melted
• All-purpose flour 4 tbsp (30 g) For thickening
• Whole milk 4 cups (960 ml) Warmed
• Nutmeg ⅛ tsp Freshly grated
• Salt To taste
• Fresh basil leaves (a few for layering and garnish)
• Dried oregano 1 tsp
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)