Lasagna alla Bolognese
A classic Italian lasagna with layers of rich Bolognese sauce and creamy béchamel, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef
- Ground pork
- Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Canned tomatoes
- Béchamel sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the vegetables in olive oil until softened.
- Brown the ground beef and pork until browned.
- Simmer the sauce with garlic, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter and whisking in flour and milk until thickened.
- Assemble the layers of noodles, meat sauce, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese.
- Finish with a final layer of béchamel and cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, use store-bought béchamel sauce. Letting the lasagna rest before cutting helps the layers adhere together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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