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Lasagna Bolognese

Classic Lasagna Bolognese

This Classic Lasagna Bolognese combines layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and homemade pasta for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 841
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 carrots peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 stalks of celery roughly chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves
Meats and Sauces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground pork
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.75 cup white wine
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 recipes bechamel
Pasta and Cheese
  • 1 recipe homemade pasta
  • 10 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • lasagna pan
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Finely mince the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic.
  2. Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced vegetables and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes while frequently stirring.
  4. Add the ground pork and beef and cook until browned throughout.
  5. Deglaze with white wine and reduce liquid by half. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then simmer over low heat.
  6. Prepare pasta dough and roll it out, cutting into 9" to 11" long pieces. Set aside on a floured surface.
  7. Make béchamel sauce and keep warm over low heat.
  8. Boil about 6 to 7 pasta sheets at a time in salted water for 20 to 30 seconds.
  9. Remove pasta and set on a clean kitchen towel to separate.
  10. In a lasagna pan, layer a small amount of béchamel and Bolognese sauce at the bottom.
  11. Add a layer of cooked pasta to cover both sauces.
  12. Repeat layering with sauces and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  13. Continue until all pasta, sauces, and cheeses are used, saving some béchamel for the top.
  14. Pour remaining Bolognese sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  15. Bake at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  16. Let lasagna sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 841kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 43gFat: 47gSodium: 686mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g

Notes

This lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Allow flavors to meld for a more delicious meal.

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