Traditional Italian Lasagna

Beef • 75 Min • Comfort

A traditional Italian lasagna alla Bolognese made with a rich meat ragù, creamy béchamel sauce, and layered pasta sheets. A timeless comfort dish full of depth and flavour.

• 400 g ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 small carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• Optional: 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and a pinch of nutmeg

9–12 lasagna sheets (oven-ready or pre-cooked)

• 2 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

1. Prep Ragù (Soffritto)

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.

2. Add Meat

Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned.

3. Build Flavor

(Optional) Add red wine and let it reduce for 2–3 minutes.
Add a can of crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer

Set aside. and simmer for 20–25 minutes until slowly thick.

5. Finish Ragù

Stir in milk and cook for 2–3 more minutes. Set aside.

6. Make Béchamel

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir for 1–2 minutes.
Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thick.
Season with salt and nutmeg.

7. Assemble

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Layer in a baking dish:

• Béchamel
• Pasta sheets
• Ragù
• Béchamel
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Pasta sheets

Repeat layers, for the last layer after the Pasta add over some Ragù, Béchamel, remaining mozzarella and tope with some Parmesan cheese grated

8. Bake

Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.

9. Rest

Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. When served, add some fresh Parmesan grated on.

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 55 minutes
• Total: 75 minutes

• Skillet
• Saucepan
• Baking dish
• Whisk

• Add a quarter of onion choppered to the heater butter to make the bechamel sauce
• Milk softens and balances the acidity of the sauce (traditional touch)
• Use pancetta for added depth if desired
• Fresh pasta can be used for a more authentic version

• Refrigerate up to 3 days
• Freeze up to 2 months
• Reheat in oven for best results

• Authentic Italian flavor
• Rich, balanced ragù
• Perfect comfort food
• Ideal for family meals and leftovers

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