Three Meat Lasagna

Name: Three Meat Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 12-15 No-cook lasagna sheets; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 2/3 cups milk; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Freshly grated nutmeg to taste; 2 ounces pancetta (finely chopped); 1 medium onion (minced); 1 medium stalk celery with leaves (minced); 1 small carrot (minced); 4 ounces boneless veal shoulder or round (ground); 4 ounces pork loin (trimmed of fat, or 4 ounces, ground); 8 ounces beef skirt steak (ground); 1 ounce thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma (chopped); 2/3 cup dry red wine; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups milk; 3 whole plum tomatoes from a can (drained (you'll have some whole plum tomatoes left over that you can save for another use)); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Gaby September 12, 2022

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Looking for the best lasagna recipe? One that is perfect for family dinners and will be your go-to hearty meal that will impress your guests? I leave you with my 3 meats no-cook noodle lasagna recipe!

Lasagna is one of those classic dishes that is always a hit. This recipe takes it up a notch by adding three meats – veal, beef, and pork. It’s absolutely delicious, and honestly the best lasagna I’ve ever had. (Seriously, it’s that good.) Plus, it’s really easy to make so you can impress your friends and family with little effort. Give this meat lasagna recipe a try for your next get together – I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a special event. But what goes into a good lasagna recipe? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make the best lasagna, from the correct order of the layers to the perfect baking temperature.

Now this isn’t just any lasagna… it’s the best homemade lasagna recipe I’ve ever made in my entire life. And here is why…. 3 kinds of meat plus a béchamel sauce and it uses no-cook noodles which makes this a very simple lasagna recipe! (which are kind of the best invention of all times) It’s a little bit time consuming to make this, since the ragú sauce takes a bit of time to cook down, but trust me when I tell you that it’s absolutely worth it! It’s perfect for any dinner party that calls for a hearty meal!

What is a béchamel sauce?

A béchamel sauce is a when you cook flour, butter, milk, and seasoning together (also known as a roux). This in my opinion is the most important part of the lasagna recipe.

What’s goes into a good lasagna recipe?

The general ingredient list is fairly simple. There are three main elements to a lasagna: the meat sauce, the cheese, and the noodles. For this lasagna recipe we will be using the following ingredients:

General Ingredients

No-cook lasagna sheets
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Shredded mozzarella

For the Béchamel

Unsalted butter
Flour
Milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Nutmeg

For the Ragu

Pancetta
Onion
Stalk Celery
Carrot
Boneless Veal Shoulder or round ground
Pork Loin
Beef Skirt Steak
Prosciutto di Parma
Red Wine
Chicken Stock
Milk
Plum Tomatoes from a can
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

What is the correct order to layer lasagna?

The order goes like this: sauce, noodles, cheese, repeat. Why does this order matter? Well, if you start with the cheese, it will melt and become congealed by the time you bake it. Starting with sauce prevents this from happening and results in a more cohesive dish.

How many layers should a lasagna have?

A lasagna should have at least three layers of pasta, but no more than five. Any less than three, and your lasagna will be dry. Any more than five, and it will be difficult to cut and serve.

What temp do I bake lasagna?

Bake your lasagna at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll know it’s done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.

How do you make lasagna pasta?

Lasagna pasta is made from durum wheat semolina flour, water, salt, and eggs. For this particular lasagna recipe, we use no bake noodles, however if you want to swap out the no-bake noodles and make them from scratch, please do so. To make lasagna pasta it at home, simply combine the above ingredients in a food processor and pulse until they come together to form a dough. Then, roll the dough out into thin sheets using a rolling pin or pasta machine. Cut the sheets into 12-inch by 18-inch rectangles before layering them in your lasagna dish.

What to do when lasagna is runny?

To fix watery lasagna first, be sure to cook down the ragu long enough until the sauce resembles a thick, meaty stew. Then, when layering the pasta sheets, béchamel sauce, and ragu, ensure each layer is thin. The thicker your layers are, the more chances your lasagna will be runny.

Can lasagna be frozen?

Sure can! The best method I’ve found to freeze lasagna is to assemble the lasagna but hold off on baking it. Instead, add a fitted lid or cover tightly with plastic wrap and then freeze. When ready to eat, either defrost in the fridge overnight or bake frozen and double the baking time.

How to store lasagna?

Once completely cooled, store your lasagna in a container with a fitted lid or one covered tightly with plastic wrap. These are my favorite Glass Tupperware containers for storing leftovers. Keep the lasagna in the fridge until you’re ready to reheat the leftovers.

Can lasagna go bad?

Cooked lasagna, when stored in a tightly sealed container, is good for up to 5 days in the fridge and up to three months in the freezer.

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Now that you know all there is to know about lasagna and what makes a great lasagna recipe, it’s time to get cooking! This classic Italian dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a more formal event. Be sure to follow our tips on how to make the best lasagna so that your dish turns out perfect every time. Buon appetito!