Description
Classic lasagna from Gordon Ramsay combines rich Italian flavors with professional culinary techniques. Layered pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground pork
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Parmesan cheese, grated
Béchamel Sauce:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) butter
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) flour
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetable base by sautéing finely chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until they become translucent and soft.
- Introduce ground beef and pork to the pan, cooking until the meat browns completely and develops a rich caramelized texture.
- Deglaze the pan with wine, allowing it to reduce and concentrate the flavors of the meat and vegetables.
- Incorporate tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for approximately 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Create the bechamel sauce by melting butter in a separate pan, whisking in flour to form a smooth roux, then gradually adding milk while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
- Cook the bechamel sauce until it thickens, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg for added depth.
- Assemble the lasagna in a baking dish by alternating layers of meat sauce, lasagna sheets, and bechamel sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Complete the final layer with bechamel sauce, generously sprinkling Parmesan cheese on top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190C (375F) for 40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef and pork with balanced fat content for deeper, richer flavor and tender texture.
- Use a dry red wine like Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon to enhance the meat sauce’s complexity and add sophisticated undertones.
- Allow meat sauce to develop intense flavors by cooking slowly, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even reduction.
- Create even, consistent layers for balanced taste in every bite, ensuring each component is distributed uniformly throughout the lasagna.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg