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Lasagna Bolognese

Lasagna Bolognese: A Heartwarming Classic for Your Table

Experience the warmth of Lasagna Bolognese, a comforting dish filled with rich flavors and creamy béchamel.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Bolognese Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Sirloin 90/10 for hearty flavor
  • 1 lb Ground Italian Sausage Adds richness
  • 6 oz Pancetta Diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion Roughly chopped
  • 2 Carrots Peeled and chopped
  • 2 ribs Celery Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 tbsp Butter For browning
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste Cook until darkened
  • 28 oz Canned Crushed Tomatoes High-quality brand
  • 1.5 cups Medium-bodied Red Wine Enhances complexity
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances acidity
  • 2 Bay Leaves Impart herbal notes
  • 1 Parmesan Rind Adds depth while simmering
  • Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Pepper To taste
For the Homemade Pasta
  • 20 sheets Egg Lasagna Noodles The backbone of this dish
For the Béchamel Sauce
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter Creates a rich base
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Thickens the sauce
  • 4 cups Whole Milk Warmed
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg Adds warmth
  • 2.5 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Divided
For the Toppings
  • 16 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Diced
  • Extra Parmesan Cheese For topping

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter. Crisp pancetta, remove. Mince onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in a food processor until paste-like.
  2. Add ground sirloin and Italian sausage in the Dutch oven. Cook until browned, add minced vegetables and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, cooking until darkened. Add wine, scrape brown bits, and simmer.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, milk, bay leaves, pancetta, and parmesan rind. Season, simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  5. Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook. Gradually add warm milk, whisking until thickened.
  7. Layer béchamel, noodles, Bolognese sauce, more béchamel, mozzarella, and parmesan in a greased baking dish.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake covered for 1 hour, then uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This lasagna can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor.

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