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.

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Lasagna Bolognese
Prep
45 min
Cook
90 min
Total
135 min
Servings
8

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. 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. 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. 3

    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  4. 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. 5

    Finish with a layer of béchamel and generous Parmesan cheese on top.

  6. 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. 7

    Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving to set.

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