Lasagne alla Bolognese
Lasagne alla Bolognese is one of the most popular dishes of Emila-Romagna. Delicate layers of fresh pasta coated in a luxurious mix of hearty Bolognese sauce and creamy béchamel sauce.
Servings Prep Time
12people 90minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
12people 90minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 10minutes
Ingredients
Lasagne alla Bolognese
Bolognese sauce
Béchamel sauce
Instructions
Bolognese sauce
  1. Process onions, celery and carrots in a food processor until finely minced.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add minced vegetables and sauté over medium high heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Add ground meat; cook until meat sticks to bottom of pan. Add wine; scrape browned bits of meat on bottom of pan into wine and sauté until wine is reduced.
  4. Cover meat with water; stir in tomato paste; season with salt and pepper. Cook at least 60 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thick.
Béchamel sauce
  1. Melt butter in a 4-quart pot. In a separate saucepan, heat milk.
  2. Add flour to melted butter. Cook 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add hot milk gradually to flour and butter, beating mixture with a whisk until thickened.
Assemble Lasagne alla Bolognese
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Assemble lasagne in a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  2. Spread ½ cup béchamel sauce on the bottom of pan. Top with ¼ cup of the Bolognese sauce.
  3. Assamble 5 layers each with 3 sheets Ready Lasagne, béchamel sauce, Bolognese sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30/40 minutes or until heated throughout.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Recipe Notes

Lasagne alla Bolognese is a typical dish of the Emilia Romagna Region.

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