Description
Culinary maestro Gordon Ramsay elevates classic lasagna with his signature bold flavors and precise techniques. Rich layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese create a mouthwatering masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh basil leaves
Liquids, Sauces, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing pasta sheets)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Pasta:
- 12 lasagna sheets (fresh or pre-cooked dry)
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Introduce ground beef and pork into the pan, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon and cooking until evenly browned and no pink remains.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine, allowing the liquid to reduce by half and concentrate the flavors, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and fresh thyme into the meat mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Lower the heat and allow the bolognese sauce to gently simmer, stirring intermittently, for 30-40 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, deep flavor.
- While the sauce reduces, prepare a creamy béchamel by whisking butter, flour, and milk over medium heat until smooth and velvety.
- Layer the lasagna in a baking dish, alternating between bolognese sauce, béchamel, pasta sheets, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 35-40 minutes until the top becomes golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to help the layers set and enhance the overall texture.
Notes
- Elevate meat texture by using a combination of ground beef and pork for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Finely dice vegetables to ensure they melt seamlessly into the sauce, creating a smooth and uniform consistency.
- Control wine reduction carefully to concentrate flavors without making the sauce too dry or alcohol-heavy.
- Simmer sauce slowly and patiently to develop deep, layered taste and allow herbs to fully infuse into the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg