Ultimate Meat Lasagna Dinner My Familys BEST - Taste Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1 pound (454g) Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry red wine (such as Chianti or Merlot)
• 28 ounces (794g) crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces (425g) tomato sauce
• 6 ounces (170g) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons (45g) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (946 ml) whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
• 32 ounces (907g) whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 cup (25g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound (454g) dried lasagna noodles (non-cook/oven-ready preferred, but traditional can be used)
• 4 cups (approximately 400g) shredded mozzarella cheese