Lasagna al Forno

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 12 pieces Lasagna sheets
• 700 ml Tomato purée
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 1 liter Whole milk
• 100 g Butter
• 100 g All-purpose flour
• 150 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ragù: Sauté finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft. Add ground meats and brown thoroughly.

2. 2

   Add tomato purée to the meat, season with salt and pepper, and simmer on low heat for at least 90 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour for 2 minutes, then gradually add milk while whisking constantly until thickened. Season with salt and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

5. 5

   Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of ragù in a baking dish. Layer pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat for 4-5 layers.

6. 6

   Finish with a generous layer of béchamel and Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.