Jul 14 2026
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Bolognese Or Veggie Lasagna Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Polipo
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Make Bolognese Or Veggie Lasagna Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Lasagna Noodles

Bolognese Sauce (for Bolognese Lasagna)

Vegetable Filling (for Veggie Lasagna)

Assembly

Method

Preparation of Noodles

  1. 1

    Cook Lasagna Noodles

    Boil a large pot of salted water. Add lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Bolognese Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Make Bolognese Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Ground Beef

    Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Vegetable Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Veggie Filling

    In a skillet, sauté zucchini and mushrooms in a bit of olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 6

    Mix Ricotta Filling

    In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Layer the Lasagna

    In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce or veggie filling. Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, spread half of the ricotta mixture, top with half of the sautéed veggies or half of the Bolognese sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

  2. 8

    Repeat Layers

    Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.

  3. 9

    Bake the Lasagna

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

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