A Lasagna PERFECT For Fall 🍂 Our Holiday Find 🎄👀 & A Sunday Funday

In this video, it's a Sunday Funday. Mike is going to make (and share) his favorite lasagna recipe that is perfect for the season, so we start by heading to the gourmet market. Steve tries to build a new piece of furniture. And we found something too cute at Williams-Sonoma for the upcoming Christmas season!
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THE ULTIMATE LASAGNA BOLOGNESE by Tyler Florence
8 to 10 servings • time: 3 hours 15 minutes (4 HRS!!!)
1 recipe Fresh Pasta Dough (see page 27)
Bolognese
2 carrots, cut into large pieces
1 large onion, cut into large pieces
3 ribs celery, cut into large pieces
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 fresh sage sprigs, leaves only
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
28-ounce can San Marzano whole tomatoes
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
Béchamel
2 cups whole milk
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
1 stick unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound buffalo mozzarella, torn into pieces
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
To make Bolognese, put carrot, onion, celery, garlic, and sage in a food processor and process until you have smooth vegetable pulp.
Coat a large, heavy-based pot with oil and set over medium heat. Add vegetable pulp and sauté until fragrant and some of the moisture has evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the vegetable pulp to one side of the pot. Season ground beef and pork with plenty of salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Stir and break up the meat until it is brown, then dust with 2 tablespoons flour before adding wine, tomatoes, milk, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 1½ hours, uncovered, until sauce is thick. Add Parmesan and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the Béchamel.
To make the Béchamel, set a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add milk, garlic, and bay leaf and bring to a simmer to infuse milk with herb flavors. Set a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add butter and melt, then sprinkle in flour while you stir with a wooden spoon. Once all of the flour has been combined with the butter, grab a whisk and gradually pour in the herb-infused milk, passing it through a sieve as you go to strain out the aromatics. As the sauce thickens, continue to whisk over low heat, then add nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350°F. To assemble the lasagna, cut the hang-dried pasta sheets to fit a 9x13×3-inch lasagna pan; set the pasta aside.
Coat the bottom of the lasagna pan with a thin layer of Béchamel. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, trimming noodles to fit as necessary.
Top the noodle layer with a layer each of Béchamel, Bolognese, and mozzarella pieces. Continue with the layers of lasagna noodles, Béchamel, Bolognese, and mozzarella pieces until you have three complete layers, finishing with mozzarella. Shower the top of the lasagna with Parmesan and parsley. Bake, uncovered, on a tray to catch the drippings) in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour.
(If the top starts to brown, tent with foil.) Let the lasagna stand for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
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[@keithh2028]

$9 for a bag of pasta??? Daaaaaaaang that's expensive!!!!

[@susan_elizabeth]

Mike, you can absolutely assemble the lasagna a day in advance, cover it, and store it in the fridge. Take it out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for one hour, then bake it as normal. You may need a little more time in the oven. I enjoy cooking with you and seeing all your Williams Sonoma swag! Thank you for sharing with us! 💜

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!!

[@TinaPauHana]

Italians call onions, carrots and celery blended soffritto and yes you can make more and keep it in the fridge for other recipes. I always make it and make more for any other sauce. @@TheMagicDads

[@lankman2010]

The wife does it all the time. Preps it the day before, puts it in the fridge overnight & never had an issue with it. It’s always tasted delicious for me 👍

[@missday2427]

I don’t even like lasagna, I know gasp, lol, but I watched the whole video, a sure sign I enjoy the channel. 😊

[@Nanna2five]

Yes you can totally make it the day before and put it in the fridge. You could even freeze it

[@szw5009]

Tick tornados are the best for removing ticks!

[@sallyfinn8238]

Lasagna is even better made a day ahead because the flavors meld

[@larako7958]

ty for your videos. just love watching them with my husband ❤

[@beckypiel345]

Absolutely you can make, refrigerate, then bake….looks great, Mike.

[@lynnezaun1218]

Being Italian trust me it will be better the next day! Cook it off the day you make it and warm the day you serve. All those ingredients have an opportunity to marry together. BON APETIT!

[@kerrybreezy701]

I love the peanuts spatula

[@JeanniesDishes]

Lasagna looked amazing! I am so hungry now. You can definitely make it ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook it. I also love to put a ricotta, shredded mozzerella cheese and parm cheese in between the layers. That is how my mom made it. Can't wait until Christmas that is when I make it for Christmas dinner. Great video as always! :)

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks so much!! I’d never heard of lasagna for Christmas until a friend’s family told me they did it, and now all the comments tonight saying the same thing! I had no idea lol.

[@JeanniesDishes]

@@TheMagicDads it’s different for every family but after roasting a huge turkey for Thanksgiving the last thing I want to do is roast another meat like ham or roast beef. Lasagna is easier and everyone loves it! 👍🏻😁

[@FrankCostanza456]

Mike you are spoiling us with all these videos! I can't wait to try this recipe for my family. It looks so delicious.

[@TheMagicDads]

Haha thank you! Yes, give it a try, so good!!

[@GregWarks27]

Magic as ever. Greetings from the UK

[@TheMagicDads]

Hi!!! Thanks for watching 😊

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

You might cringe at this suggestion, but when I have an abundance of bread like what you showed, I freeze it. There will always be a use for it later! Just let it thaw and then you can turn the buns into garlic bread, loaves of bread into croutons, French toast, etc.

[@TheGoofy1932]

Skylar is adorable. The lasagna looks delicious 😋. I love the word Autumninal. Yes, I think people up in the northeastern areas tend more towards Autumn versus Fall. 🤷‍♀️

[@gailclyde2737]

Byers Choice factory/ museum is about 1/2 ride from my home. You can tour to see how the products are made and you can also shop there . I am from Bucks County Pa..

[@phillymouse2033]

I have visited this wonderful place several times. I recommend visiting during the Christmas holidays when they have all the different nativities in a special room, They even have a descendant of Charles Dickens doing a reading of "A Christmas Carol".

[@joannebush4491]

You can make lasagna the day before you’re going to use it. The flavors have a chance to marinate and it taste better.

[@robynellen859]

Skyler is just the most adorable; the onion googles too funny!

[@georgejrivera3388]

Ive had the absolute worst week, dealing woth family's health. This was a pleasant little distraction, thank you! May God continue to bless you and your family. Also im definitely gonna try this lasagna recipe

[@JM-qk5gs]

Fantastic ❤

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks 🤗

[@jonimceachern9284]

Love the Byers Advent. We started collecting Byers carolers and other stuff over 35 years ago. Their place in Chalfont PA is amazing.

[@farmerfamilytravels7943]

Loved this video so much, love all of your videos! I especially loved the breadbox discussion as I am literally clearing ours out constantly for many of the same reasons. Btw, y’all inspired me to order a different breadbox last year based on the one you have! 😊❤️

[@MsRubia167]

Love your cooking videos!

[@deniseblackburn33]

She's a blessed dog to have you guys for a family ❤❤❤

[@leeannfrancescone]

Hi Mike & Steve, I have been binge watching your vlogs today at home in a very cold New England weather! You guys are doing great with Caleb and vlogging at the same time. Great job Dads! Loved this recipe, this italian girl will need to try it!

[@bethsanborn79]

That lasagna looks so good! I wanna try it! My mother makes lasagna a lot for our Sunday family dinner because it's one of the FEW things that everyone likes. Since my Mom is usually up before the sun, she makes it very early and cooks it when we all get there later in the day. You absolutely can do that!

[@ilsehunt6338]

Love sylar she’s adorable , the advent calendar is fabulous, I can’t wait to see what you fill it with for Caleb to open in December, I love W&S I always mooch around it when I come to the states . Another fabulous recipe thanks x

[@jacquelinezoccolillo9808]

This might be what we make this weekend for dinner, it looked delicious

[@uncleange27]

I’m so jealous of your cooking skills!

[@Ricvarona]

Yes, you can make it a day at a time. Whenever I do mine I take it out an hour before I’m going to put into the oven. And it comes out great.

[@TSharon400]

That lasagne looks delicious. Loved the way you pronounced Autumnal as Autuminal. Autumn is what we (UK) call Fall. You'll say Autumnal properly if you pronounce the T the British way. Try it, lol. Skylar looks like she's fitting in well as the new member of the family, she's beautiful. ❤

[@paulablalock8974]

I love your Charlie Brown spatula!! And you definitely can make it the day before. I find the flavors meld and improve if it sits overnight or a few hours in the fridge. I’m going to have to try this recipe. Thanks for the video.

[@kathykramer3215]

well from someone that makes regular lasagna, it is always better the next day, but bake it off the first day, cooil it, refrigerate and enjoy the next day!!!

[@nicb2073]

You're such a good cook!!! Looks sooo good!😊 Skylar is adorable! 🐾 Caleb is growing so quickly!!! Thanks for sharing!!! °o°

[@chantalt9431]

I always make my lasagna in advance. The pasta soaks up the sauce (not too much) and we can cut it better on the plates - best presentation. (sorry if there are any mistakes, I am mainly French speaking especially writing) What do you drink with it? No garlic bread?? Love your vidéo, been wathching since the first one...

[@stacyscooby8488]

amazing Video as always . the Food Looks So Good .

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you 😋

[@stacyscooby8488]

you are welcome @@TheMagicDads

[@AmericasFavoriteDude]

Yes you can pre-make, I make the same Tyler Florence lasagna recipe I take a sun day and make 3 at one time, and freeze the other 2 in foil pans. I take them out the night before and thaw in the refrigerator and bake as normal they come out perfect. Jelly that you have the same casserole dish. PS love your videos!!

[@shirleykollasch6809]

I make Lasagna all the time, you can definitely make it the day before. You may need to bake it a little longer, but if you get it out of the refrigerator for about a half hour before you bake it, it’s not usually much longer.

[@smileylady8503]

Your lasagna looks delicious. For your advent calendar try Disney pins for Caleb😊

[@bette-grandmom]

Lasagna can be assembled and refrigerated the day before. I do this every year for Christmas Eve dinner.

[@TheMagicDads]

Ok that’s what I thought! Thank you 😊

[@karenfeathers1838]

Caleb had the biggest smile in the video when Skylar was delivered!!! Pure ❤😊

[@Jennifer-ji3qp]

Steve! That looks absolutely delicious! One question-how prominent is the cinnamon flavor? Can you actually pick it out and taste it when you take a bite? I think that’s the only thing that throws me off-but I still want to attempt it!

[@Edinburgh74]

i'm sure it tastes great - I think the béchamel recipe had too much flour (or needed more milk) - should be more of a sauce consistency so its easy to pour over the pasta and spread around, we also do a layer of béchamel on the top layer and cover with parmesan. Ive always made it in the morning then stuck it in the fridge and bake for dinner - always turns out well.

[@jaimeflowersashley9380]

You can totally prep it the day before! Also, when you squeaked the ball at Miss Skylar, my Stella perked up and tilted her head at me! “Mom! Why do I hear a squeak but you don’t have a toy!?!?”

[@TheMagicDads]

Lol, ok I knew that would happen!! I actually had more footage with the ball and had a part where I was talking about the squeak but I knew it would make any dog hearing the video go crazy, so I cut it 😂😂

[@jaimeflowersashley9380]

@@TheMagicDads ha! Thanks for being thoughtful! Maybe you just need to include a “squeak warning” prior!

[@michaelcarrillo8769]

Skylar is so adorable. So happy for you.

[@Kathryn7]

The Mueller Austria onion/vegetable chopper totally saved me. I used to completely weep when cutting onions, and now nothing at all. Highly recommend!

[@TheMagicDads]

Thanks! I’ll have to look that up!

[@Elisabeth-zi8ww]

Love the wooden Advent calendar. I have a suggestion about the dating the label on the back of the calendar, also include the family name, as this will probably be handed down to Caleb..

[@jeanscroggins6100]

Is that Dana Park? Love that place❤

[@TheMagicDads]

Yes it is!!

[@MyBeaversUnit]

loved this video...autumunial and all.... love the advent calendar too.. ill admit i googled to see if i could buy one.... yall stay blessed!!!

[@TheMagicDads]

Thank you!! Now I’m gonna make more autumnal foods 😂

[@Mangomartinisful]

Skyler’s little bunny hops while chasing the ball were too cute. 😍😩 She’s the sweetest!

[@TheMagicDads]

Isn’t it adorable? 🥰

[@BingoMactavanish]

I hate clutter and my wife likes to make piles everywhere 😂

[@CrunchyMama]

Please add the link for the dog food cabinet! We’re planning a puppy in the spring and this would be great. Thanks!

[@TheMagicDads]

Added!

[@jillnimphius9521]

Hi! Great video as always! I make the lasagna from the book - The Fat Fallacy by Dr. Will Clower. Of course - I double the sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses... But you can't beat the wonderful flavors of the cabernet and cayenne pepper. I highly recommend the lasagna recipe and all the recipes in this book!

[@annciesla1003]

Lazanna looked amazing and love seeing your beautiful dog

[@robertvarley8740]

I know its a few weeks still. But im asking now in case i forget. Can you do a video on decorating your house for christmas? Would love some tips!

[@alyssat9578]

You can def get it ready the day before…I do it that way most of the time when I ma🎉it …makes it easy ..Skylar is so cute!

[@laurenh9626]

Love that store!! So cute 🥰 reminds me of a local general store🤍

[@patgreen1915]

Looks delicious! 😋 Congratulations Mike, you are becoming a great Chef. On the video I noticed Steve was drinking a cocktail. What was it?

[@pattypowell2524]

Oh yummy! It looks just like the recipe book!! ❤ great job!!

[@sherilsun]

I am going to a friends for weekend and made this last night - hoping it’s as good as it looks. I’m nervous about the whole bottle of wine

[@millcity9711]

Store your onions in the fridge and you won't need the glasses...

[@SpaceWeaver]

That lasagna looks delicious! Gonna have to make it. Also, The "Autumnal Equinox" is the scientific term for the first day of Fall. :)

[@snandals]

I just made the bolognese tonight and will put the lasagna together tomorrow! How did you find the bolognese flavor??

[@TheMagicDads]

Oh I loved it! Definitely needed a good amount of salt and pepper to adjust the seasoning, but otherwise I really liked it.

[@MrSnackosaurus]

How strong of a wine flavor does it have?

[@Jackie-xr4gq]

Mike, This looks like s great recipe but I am concerned about the amount of alcohol you used, is an “entire bottle of wine” appropriate when a child will be eating the dish? I have been trying to find the answer on the internet, what do you think?

[@TheMagicDads]

So I asked our pediatrician this a few years back and she confirmed what I knew from cooking - the alcohol burns off during cooking so it is safe. Especially in this recipe where the sauce simmers for an hour and a half, all that is left is the flavor.

[@daisycocoa2557]

Caleb’s dirty shoes over the poor dog’s eating area? Really? Would you want to eat there?

[@ImCallingYouOUT1]

Bravo, as always. I have a question. Me and my wife love watching one particular video where we laugh very hard when Caleb says, "why." What happened to the counter that you got him for Christmas? I know Santa thought it would be a hit. Lol

[@TheMagicDads]

Lol he does still have that!!