Lasagna Bolognese Recipe
A hearty, layered pasta dish featuring rich Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, baked to perfection for a comforting Italian classic.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Bolognese Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Bolognese Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Simmer
Pour in the red wine, allowing it to reduce for a couple of minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the milk and let the sauce simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add fresh basil leaves.
- 4
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Layer the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, spread a layer of Bolognese sauce at the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, then add more sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce topped with mozzarella.
- 6
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Serve
Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional basil if desired and serve.
