Go Back

Lasagna Bolognese

A hearty Italian classic featuring layers of rich meat sauce, creamy bechamel, and tender lasagna noodles topped with Parmesan cheese.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups yellow onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 cups dry white wine like pinot grigio
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into pats
  • 12 noodles lasagna noodles cooked according to package
  • 1 recipe Bechamel Sauce
  • 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
  2. Add sliced carrots and chopped onions; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Pour in white wine; cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make Bechamel sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then milk; season with salt and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook lasagna noodles as per package instructions.
  8. Grease a baking dish, spread a layer of bechamel, layer noodles, meat sauce, and bechamel; repeat, ending with bechamel on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This classic lasagna recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.