Classic Lasagna

Step 1

Brown ground beef and Italian sausage (casings removed). Drain; combine with marinara sauce.

Step 2

Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.

Step 3

Whisk together ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs and seasoning.

Step 4

Heat milk in a saucepan to just boiling. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Whisk in flour; cook for 3 minutes. Add hot milk 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until incorporated. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and nutmeg.

Step 5

Cover bottom of lasagna pan with sauce; then lasagna noodles. Spread ricotta layer; sprinkled with mozzarella cheese and ladle or two of béchamel sauce. Repeat 3-4 more times. Top with mozzarella.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake lasagna for 1 -1 1/2 hours until hot & bubbly. May need to tent loosely with foil if cheese begins to brown. Allow to stand 30 minutes before serving.

Step 7

See our Italian Meatball post and get your creative happy on.