When looking from above, you will see a thick and savory square of multi-layered lasagna. The top layer is beautifully golden, baked to perfection with visible spots of melted and crisped cheese. The inner layers are visibly rich and moist, bursting with a vibrant combination of creamy bechamel and rich meaty Bolognese sauce. It is served on a white plate with fresh basil leaves on top for added color and a dash of green.

Classic Lasagna alla Bolognese

Name: Classic Lasagna alla Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Ground beef, 1 lb browned; Ground pork, 1 lb browned; Italian sausage, 1/2 lb browned; Lasagna noodles, 16 oz cooked; Bechamel Sauce, 3 cups prepared; Parmesan cheese, 1 cup grated; Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups shredded; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Onion, 1 finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Crushed tomatoes, 28 oz can; Red wine, 1 cup; Fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; Sugar, 1 teaspoon

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 120 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: February 13, 2024

Happy Italian Cuisine Day! On this special occasion, we are going back to the roots of classic Italian cooking with our star dish - Lasagna alla Bolognese. This mouthwatering dish features layers of homemade pasta, creamy bechamel sauce, and a hearty Bolognese sauce made from ground beef, pork, and Italian sausages.

Ingredients (for 6)

Ground beef - 1 lb - browned
Ground pork - 1 lb - browned
Italian sausage - 1/2 lb - browned
Lasagna noodles - 16 oz - cooked
Bechamel sauce - 3 cups - prepared
Parmesan cheese - 1 cup - grated
Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups - shredded
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Crushed tomatoes - 28 oz can
Red wine - 1 cup
Fresh basil leaves - 1/4 cup - chopped
Salt and pepper - to taste
Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌰🍲🔥

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and sauté until thoroughly cooked.
Step 2 - 🥩🍳👨‍🍳

Add ground beef, pork and Italian sausage to the pan and cook until they are well-browned.
Step 3 - 🍅🍷🌿

Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, fresh basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 4 - 🔥🕐👩‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 5 - 🍲🍽️✔️

Spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
Step 6 - 🍝🥫🧀

Layer with lasagna noodles, more Bolognese sauce, bechamel sauce, and then sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers till all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles and bechamel sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Step 7 - 🍽️🔥😋

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Additional

Did you know that lasagna is believed to be one of the oldest types of pasta? 'Lasagne', or 'Lasagna' in English, comes from the Greek word 'Laganon' which is the first known form of pasta. You can substitute meat with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms for a vegetarian version or use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version. Kids can help in layering the noodles and sauces or grating the cheese. Bon Appétito!