Giorgios Tuscan Lasagna
From squirrel_nut 17 years ago
- 120 minutes to make
- Serves 8
My father-in-law Giorgio is a true work of art direct from Tuscany. this is the best lasagna i have every tasted. he was kind enough to share it with me and approved of the posting here. it takes some time to prepare, but once you have had it, you wont go back. Read more Enjoy! See less
Ingredients
- *Lasagna Ingredients* shopping list
- 1 lb ground sausage (Jimmy Dean will do) shopping list
- 1 lb ground beef shopping list
- 1 lb ground pork shopping list
- 1 lg white onion shopping list
- 1 cup carrots shopping list
- 4 stalks celery shopping list
- 4 garlic cloves - pressed shopping list
- 1 sm can Contadina tomato paste shopping list
- 1 cube chicken Boullion shopping list
- 1 cube beef Boullion shopping list
- 1 can chicken broth shopping list
- 1/2 cup red wine shopping list
- olive oil shopping list
- 2 cups cheese - shredded parmigiano & Mozzarella mix shopping list
- 2 cups cheese - shredded Mozzarella shopping list
- Pre-cooked Lasagna pasta shopping list
- cooking spray shopping list
- *Bechamelle Sauce* shopping list
- 1.5 sticks butter shopping list
- 1 qt milk shopping list
- Wondra Flour shopping list
- salt/pepper to taste shopping list
How to make it
- If pre-cooked lasagna noodles are used, no further preparation is necessary for the pasta.
- *Bechamelle Sauce*
- in a sauce pan, melt butter completely.
- add flour until all the butter has been absorbed (approx 6 Tbs).
- add milk SLOWLY until a smooth sauce is formed (important - not too thick).
- keep stiring all the time. set aside for later.
- *Meat Sauce*
- chop onion, garlic, celery and carrots. in a large pan, saute with olive oil until soft and golden.
- add meats and saute until well cooked
- add red wine and reduce.
- add tomato paste - mix well.
- add chicken broth and boullion cubes. bring to a boil. if not enough liquid, add water and cover.
- simmer atleast ONE hour until the broth has reduced. set aside.
- *Construct the Lasagna*
- spray large baking dish with cooking spray ("Pam").
- (A) layer pasta to cover the bottom
- (B) add a layer of meat sauce
- (C) add a layer of Bechamelle
- (D) add a layer of cheese(s)
- repeat layers, finishing with cheese & Bechamelle on top
- cover with foil and bake for 1hr at 375 deg.
- remove foil and brown the top layer under the broiler.
- let rest for atleast 10min. serve!
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The Rating
Reviewed by 3 people-
Outstanding! I've been looking for a good Tuscan lasagna recipe since losing my tried and true one. We lived in Tuscany for a while and my son loved our landlady's lasagna and begs me to make it. He won't touch the ricotta kind. I made this one day ...more
janelp
in San Diego loved it
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This sound outstandingly delicious...I can't wait to try it. I love good lasagna and Tuscany and Bechamel Sauce, so my tummy is growling just thinking of it all. Thank you and your wonderful father-in-law for such a grand recipe. I'll let you know...more
lunasea
in Orlando loved it
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I'm back... =) I wanted to come back and rate your recipe and rave about how delicious it was. This is the most wonderful and flavorful lasagna...simply great. Giorgio rocks...you rock...and this lasagna rocks. Thanks again!
lunasea
in Orlando loved it
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