Homemade Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the Sauce

• 1lb Hot Italian Sausage (*remove the casing and push the ground meat out)

• 1lb Ground Beef

• 1-2 jars Tomato Sauce, store bought

• 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine

• 2 cups Chicken or Beef Stock

• 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning

• 1 large Yellow Onion, medium dice

• 1 tbsp Garlic, minced

For the Bechamel

• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter

• 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour

• 2 cups Milk

• 3/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated

• Salt & Pepper

Additional Ingredients

• Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles

• Mozzarella Cheese, freshly grated

• Fresh Basil

Method:

1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, with a touch of oil cook the ground sausage and beef separately to ensure good browning on both meats. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pan, add the onion and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic and italian seasoning and cook for a minute, or until fragrant.

3. Add the meat and continue to cook. Deglaze with the red wine, then add the tomato sauce into the pan and stir. Pour in the chicken or beef stock and let simmer on low for one hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 375F.

5. In a small saucepot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook the roux for about a minute, then slowly incorporate the milk, whisking continuously. Season with salt & pepper.

6. Assemble the lasagna! My recommended assembly is as follows: Start with a thin layer of the meat sauce, add your lasagna noodles, top with bechamel sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat 2-3 more times.

7. Cover the top with foil and bake for 45 mins. Uncover and place it back in the oven on broil for an additional 5-7mins.

8. Let the lasagna rest for 10mins before cutting into it. Top with fresh basil and serve.