Description
Indulge in this rich and hearty Lasagna Bolognese, a classic Italian pasta bake that marries layers of flavorful Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bolognese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the béchamel sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warm
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 9–12 lasagna noodles, cooked or oven-ready
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
For assembly:
Instructions
- Prepare the Bolognese sauce: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until soft. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef, breaking it up and browning. Stir in tomato paste, milk, and white wine. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 45–60 minutes.
- Make the béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add warm milk while whisking. Cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and nutmeg.
- Assemble the lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer Bolognese, noodles, béchamel, and Parmesan in a baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and Parmesan on top. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use a mix of ground beef and pork.
- The lasagna can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg