Jul 14 2026
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Lasagna Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by BellaBrava
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Bechamel, pomodoro sauce, house bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, pecorino romano.

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Ingredients

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Bolognese Sauce

Bechamel Sauce

Lasagna Assembly

Method

Bolognese Sauce

  1. 1

    Cook the Base

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Brown the Meat

    Add the ground beef and pork to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Tomatoes

    Pour in the red wine, allowing it to simmer for about 2 minutes. Then add the crushed canned tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bechamel Sauce

  1. 5

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.

  2. 6

    Add Milk

    Gradually add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 7

    Season

    Add a pinch of nutmeg and salt to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Lasagna Assembly

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 9

    Layer the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of Bolognese sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, followed by a layer of ricotta, a layer of béchamel, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and mozzarella on top.

  3. 10

    Add Cheeses

    Sprinkle the grated Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses over the top layer of mozzarella.

  4. 11

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.

  5. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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