17 Italian Lasagna Recipe Gino Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients for Gino's Italian Lasagna

For the meat sauce:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup of beef broth
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the béchamel sauce:

• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 4 cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the lasagna:

• 1lb dried lasagna sheets
• 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the meat sauce

1. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat and add the ground beef.
2. Stir and cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
3. Next, add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
5. Add in the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Prepare the béchamel sauce

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add in the flour and whisk until it forms a smooth paste.
3. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens.
5. Add in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Assemble the lasagna

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
3. Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top of the meat sauce.
4. Next, spread a layer of the béchamel sauce on top of the lasagna sheets.
5. Sprinkle some Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top of the béchamel sauce.
6. Add another layer of lasagna sheets and repeat the process until you have used up all the ingredients.
7. Finish with a layer of meat sauce on top and sprinkle with more Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

4. Bake the lasagna

1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
3. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.

5. Serve and enjoy!

1. Slice the lasagna into portions and serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.
2. Garnish with some fresh basil leaves and enjoy your homemade Gino's Italian Lasagna!