Classic Italian Lasagna | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Bolognese sauce:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Béchamel sauce:
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• For assembly:
• 1 package (16 oz) lasagna noodles
• 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)