Lasagna Bolognese

Name: Lasagna Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 carrot, finely grated; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup red wine (optional but classy); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 cup béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk); 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Lasagna Bolognese

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel, and cheese — the kind of dinner that makes guests think you planned ahead.

Prep 30 minCook 60 minTotal 90 min650 calCuisine: Italian

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Ingredients

12 lasagna noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, finely grated
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
0.5 cup red wine (optional but classy)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cup béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk)
1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
0.5 cup grated Parmesan

Steps

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and lay flat.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add ground beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and red wine (if using). Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
Spread a thin layer of Bolognese on the bottom of a baking dish.
Layer noodles, Bolognese, béchamel, and cheeses; repeat until ingredients are used, ending with béchamel and a final sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.