Homemade Spinach Lasagna with Beshamel

Homemade Spinach Lasagna with Beshamel video recipe

When I hear someone say they love lasagna I usually cringe. To me, lasagna is a dish somewhat boring and does not make me very excited. However, many many years ago a friend who taught me how to cook gave me his recipe. Frank and his family owned one of the most unique restaurants I’ve ever dined. There were only 8-choices on the menu. While that is not so unusual the fact that you had to order your main entree over the phone, ring a door bell to get in was certainly different. No reservation no entry into the restaurant. Frank taught me how to cook and for that I am forever grateful but even more grateful for the numerous recipes he has shared with me.

This is the by far the best lasagna dish I have ever had in my life. This is not opening a can of sauce, boiling some noodles, shredding some cheese then baking and calling it lasagna. No no no, this is a dish prepared from the heart. All ingredients are fresh and everything is homemade. This is what defines a food lover. It’s very time consuming but so worth the effort. Try it and you shall see.

Spinach Lasagna with Beshamel

Bolognese
1 pound each ground veal, ground beef and ground pork
12 spareribs
2 cloves minced garlic
3 28 oz cans Italian plum tomatoes
2 6 oz cans tomato paste
6 fresh basil leaves
3 bay leaves
1 large yellow onion chopped
¼ cup sweet vermouth
Olive oil

Homemade Spinach Lasagna with Beshamel

Spinach Lasagna
¾ cup pureed spinach (Fresh, cleaned, stems removed)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 egg
½ teaspoon