Jul 14 2026
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12 Layer Lasagna Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

pan roasted + three meat bolognese + ricotta + mozzarella + San Marzano tomato + parmigiano cream

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Ingredients

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Lasagna Layers

Three Meat Bolognese

Ricotta and Cheese Mixture

Topping

Method

Prepare the Bolognese Sauce

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal. Cook until browned.

  2. 2

    Deglaze and Simmer

    Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Allow it to reduce for about 5 minutes. Stir in the San Marzano tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture

  1. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Layer the Lasagna

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 5

    First Layer

    Spread a thin layer of the Bolognese sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish. Place 3 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese Mixture

    Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by another layer of Bolognese sauce.

  4. 7

    Repeat Layers

    Continue layering by adding 3 more sheets of noodles, more ricotta, and Bolognese sauce. Repeat this process until you have 12 layers, finishing with Bolognese sauce on top.

  5. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake the Lasagna

  1. 9

    Cover and Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

  2. 10

    Uncover and Brown

    After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  3. 11

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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