Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 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.
- Add ground sirloin and Italian sausage in the Dutch oven. Cook until browned, add minced vegetables and sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, cooking until darkened. Add wine, scrape brown bits, and simmer.
- Add crushed tomatoes, milk, bay leaves, pancetta, and parmesan rind. Season, simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook. Gradually add warm milk, whisking until thickened.
- Layer béchamel, noodles, Bolognese sauce, more béchamel, mozzarella, and parmesan in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake covered for 1 hour, then uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let the lasagna rest for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
This lasagna can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor.
