Bolognese Lasagna

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 120 minutes
• Cooking time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Bolognese Sauce
  • Ground beef : 500 grams
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrot (finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Celery (finely chopped) : 1 stalk
  • Garlic (minced) : 3 cloves
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Canned crushed tomatoes : 800 grams
  • Red wine : 1/2 cup
  • Beef broth : 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried basil : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sugar : 1 teaspoon
• Lasagna Sheets
  • Lasagna sheets : 250 grams
  • Water : 2 liters
  • Salt : 2 teaspoons
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
• Bechamel Sauce
  • Butter : 50 grams
  • All-purpose flour : 50 grams
  • Milk : 500 milliliters
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Nutmeg : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Bolognese Sauce
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
• Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the red wine and cook until it evaporates.
• Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
• Season with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and sugar.
• Simmer the sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Lasagna Sheets
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add salt and olive oil to the boiling water.
• Cook the lasagna sheets according to the package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Bechamel Sauce
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Season with salt and nutmeg.
• Cook the sauce until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
• Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top of the sauce.
• Spread a layer of Bolognese sauce over the lasagna sheets.
• Pour a layer of Bechamel sauce over the Bolognese sauce.
• Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of Bechamel sauce on top.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
• Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can make the Bolognese sauce and Bechamel sauce ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Leftover lasagna can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Information

• Bolognese lasagna is a classic Italian dish that combines layers of rich Bolognese sauce, lasagna sheets, and creamy Bechamel sauce. It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.