Shari's Homemade Lasagna Bolognese Recipe
Layered with a hearty meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Topped with bolognese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
Lasagna Layers
Method
Prepare the Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, grated carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Incorporate Tomatoes and Wine
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Prepare the Lasagna
- 6
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Mix Ricotta Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, chopped fresh basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 8
Layer the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella cheese, and a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of noodles and meat sauce on top.
- 9
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the lasagna.
- 10
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 11
Rest and Serve
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
