Description
Lasagna alla Bolognese is a culinary masterpiece that epitomizes the essence of Italian comfort food. With its layers of rich Ragù Bolognese, creamy béchamel, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a true testament to the art of slow-cooked, flavor-packed cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
1. 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
2. 2. Add the ground beef and pork to the pot. Cook until browned.
3. 3. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
4. 4. Stir in the milk, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. 5. For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. 6. Gradually whisk in warm milk until thickened. Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
7. 7. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a baking dish, layer ragù, noodles, béchamel, and cheese. Repeat layers.
8. 8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
9. 9. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Italian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg