Lasagna Bolognese
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
80 min
Servings
8
Classic Lasagna Bolognese is a hearty, layered pasta dish filled with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and pork until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Step 3: Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the meat and cook until vegetables are soft.
- Step 4: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Step 5: While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Step 6: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg and a pinch of salt.
- Step 7: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Step 8: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Step 9: Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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