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Lasagna alla Bolognese

This layered lasagna al Bolognese features rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and tender pasta, finished with a broiled mozzarella top and extra creamy tomato sauce. Cozy, indulgent, and worth every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 9 oz oven-ready lasagne
  • ragù bolognese sauce see below
  • béchamel sauce see below
  • creamy tomato sauce see below
  • 5 oz Parmesan cheese grated
  • 8 oz mozzarella fresh
  • chives garnish
Ragù Bolognese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 5 1/4 cups crushed tomato
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup white cooking wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 1/3 cup carrots diced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Béchamel Sauce
  • 8 tbs unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3 1/2 cups milk warm
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
Creamy Tomato Sauce
  • 1 3/4 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Make the Ragù Bolognese
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté garlic, shallots, and carrots until softened.
  3. Add Italian sausage and ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated.
  5. Stir in white cooking wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated.
  6. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and season with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
  7. Allow sauce to simmer for 1 hour until thick and rich.
Make the Béchamel
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook briefly.
  3. Slowly whisk in warm milk, one cup at a time, until smooth and thickened.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon. Remove from heat.
Prep the Lasagne
  1. Soak oven-ready lasagne sheets briefly in hot water to loosen, then drain.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a greased baking dish, layer lasagne, bolognese, béchamel, and Parmesan.
  3. Repeat layers, finishing with lasagne on top.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake until heated through and set, approximately 30-40 minutes.
  2. Let rest before slicing.
Make the Creamy Tomato Sauce
  1. Combine crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
  2. Warm gently until smooth. Set aside.
Broil & Serve
  1. Place a slice in an oven-safe pan.
  2. Spoon creamy tomato sauce over it, top with fresh mozzarella, and broil until bubbly and browned.
  3. Plate, spoon extra sauce remaining from pan on top, and garnish with chives.