Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this authentic Lasagna Bolognese. This recipe features layers of tender fresh pasta, a robust and slow-simmered beef ragu, and a velvety, scratch-made béchamel sauce. By prioritizing quality ingredients and patient cooking techniques, you will achieve a professional-grade result. The deep, concentrated flavors of the beef and vegetables paired with creamy, nutty parmesan make this dish a centerpiece for any special occasion. Free from pork and alcohol, this recipe focuses on pure, traditional Italian flavor profiles.
Ingredients
2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20)
12 Fresh egg pasta sheets
4 cups Whole milk
4 tbsp All-purpose flour
4 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 cups Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
1 cup Onion, finely diced
1 cup Carrot, finely diced
1 cup Celery, finely diced
28 oz San Marzano tomato puree
Olive oil as needed
Sea salt to taste
Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the finely diced onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pan and brown thoroughly until no pink remains.
Pour in the tomato puree and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Simmer the sauce on low heat for two hours until thickened.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour to create a smooth roux.
Gradually whisk in the room-temperature milk and continue cooking until thickened and smooth.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Assemble the lasagna by layering sauce, pasta sheets, béchamel, and parmesan cheese.
Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake in the oven until bubbling and golden brown.
Notes
Ensure the milk for the béchamel is at room temperature to prevent lumps when whisking into the roux. If the sauce becomes too thick during the long simmer, add a splash of water to maintain the desired consistency. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving to ensure clean slices.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg