Irresistible Northern Italian Style Lasagna You’ll Crave

Irresistible Northern Italian Style Lasagna You’ll Crave

This Northern Italian style lasagna features layers of homemade pasta, rich Bolognese, and creamy béchamel, making it a comfort food classic.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 3 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 4 40

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bolognese Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Butter
1 Diced Onion
1 Carrot (small dice)
1 Celery (small dice)
1 pound Ground Chuck
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Milk can be substituted with cream
a pinch Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1 can Canned Italian Peeled Tomatoes (preferably San Marzano D.O.P.)

For the Béchamel Sauce

4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
2 cups Milk (for béchamel)
4 tablespoons Butter (for béchamel)

For the Homemade Pasta

3 large Eggs
a splash Water
to taste Salt (for pasta)

For Layering

to taste Parmesan Cheese for layering and topping

Equipment

Large pot
food processor
Saucepan
Lasagna pan
Whisk
Rolling Pin

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Bolognese Sauce: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot; sauté onion until translucent, add carrot and celery, cook for 5 minutes; brown ground chuck, season, add wine, milk, nutmeg, and San Marzano tomatoes; simmer for 3½ hours.
Prepare the Pasta: Combine flour, eggs, salt, and water in a food processor; pulse into a rough ball; knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes; let rest for 20 minutes, then roll thin for layers.
Make the Béchamel Sauce: Heat milk in a saucepan; melt butter and whisk in flour in a separate pan; gradually add warm milk, cook until thickened for 10-15 minutes, season lightly.
Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C); layer Bolognese, pasta, béchamel, and Parmesan in a lasagna pan, repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and Parmesan on top.
Bake the Lasagna: Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbling; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This Northern Italian style lasagna will surely become a cherished recipe in your home! Perfect for special occasions and weeknight dinners.

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