12/03/2024
For the Ragù (Bolognese Sauce):
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
500g ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
800g canned crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A touch of sugar (because harmony makes everything better).
1 bay leaf
For the Béchamel Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
800ml whole milk, warmed
A pinch of grated nutmeg (a secret whisper of warmth)
Salt to taste
For Assembly:
12 sheets of lasagne pasta (fresh, if possible)
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
100g grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Every ingredient carries a purpose, a role to play. Together, they will become something much more than the sum of their parts