Easy Lasagna Bolognese Recipe
Layers of tender pasta, rich slow-cooked meat sauce (Bolognese), creamy béchamel, and melted Parmesan cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients
- 12-16 sheetsLasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 500gGround beef
- 800gCanned crushed tomatoes
- 1 literMilk
- 60gButter
- 60gAll-purpose flour
- 200gParmesan cheese, grated
- 1 largeOnion, chopped
- 1Carrot, finely diced
- 1 stalkCelery, finely diced
- 3 clovesGarlic, minced
- pinchNutmeg
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 780 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 45 g
Steps
- 1
Prepare Bolognese sauce: Brown ground beef, drain fat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes, season, simmer for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Prepare béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 3
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 4
Spread a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom of the dish. Layer with lasagna noodles, then Bolognese, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
- 5
Finish with a layer of béchamel and generous Parmesan cheese on top.
- 6
Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- 7
Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving to set.
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