Description
Lasagna alla Bolognese is a heartwarming Italian dish that layers tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy béchamel for a comforting meal. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this classic recipe will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb pork sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter (for béchamel)
- 1/4 cup flour (for béchamel)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in ground beef and pork sausage; cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt butter for béchamel. Whisk in flour and gradually add milk until thickened.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, lasagna noodles, béchamel sauce, and repeat until ingredients are used.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg