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Lasagna Bolognese: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!

Lasagna Bolognese
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A classic Italian dish made with layers of pasta, rich Bolognese sauce, and creamy béchamel.

Ingredients

  • Lasagna noodles – 12 sheets
  • Ground beef – 500g
  • Ground pork – 250g
  • Onion – 1, chopped
  • Carrot – 1, diced
  • Celery – 1 stalk, diced
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Canned tomatoes – 400g
  • Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
  • Red wine – 1 cup
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Butter – 50g
  • Flour – 50g
  • Parmesan cheese – 100g, grated
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste
  • Nutmeg – a pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until soft.
  3. Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. In a baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  7. Finish with a layer of béchamel and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with lentils or mushrooms.
  • Let the lasagna rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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