Grandmas Secret Ingredient Best Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Olive Oil
• 1.5 pounds (680g) Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
• 0.5 pound (225g) Ground Pork (optional)
• 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 cup / 75g)
• 1 large Carrot, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 cup / 75g)
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Anchovy Fillets, finely minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Dry Red Wine (e.g., Chianti, Merlot)
• 28 ounces (800g) Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dried Basil
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 cup (240 ml) Beef Broth
• Salt: To taste
• Black Pepper: To taste
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup (57g / 2 ounces) Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 cup (30g / 1 ounce) All-Purpose Flour
• 3 cups (720 ml) Whole Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated
• White Pepper: To taste
• 1 pound (450g) Lasagna Noodles, oven-ready or traditional
• 15 ounces (425g) Ricotta Cheese, whole milk
• 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (plus more for topping)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded