A rectangular casserole cloaked with a tantalizing golden-brown cheesy crust, inside which hides creamy layers of béchamel, ruby-red Bolognese sauce and green specks of chopped fresh basil. Served with a small pile of green salad and sprinkled with more Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.

Traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese

Name: Traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Ground Beef, 1lb chunks; Ground Pork, 1lb chunks; Red Wine, 1 cup; Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can; Carrot, 1 Large grated; Onion, 1 finely chopped; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; Whole Milk, 3 cups; Butter, 4 tbs; All-Purpose Flour, 4 tbs; Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 cups grated; Lasagna Noodles, 12; Salt,; Black Pepper,; Extra Virgin Olive Oil,

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 180 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily Recipe: February 13, 2026

In honor of Italian Cuisine Day, let us travel to the heart of Italy with a classic dish that perfectly embodies its rich culinary heritage - the Lasagna alla Bolognese. It's an indulgent, savory, deep-rooted, and hearty dish brimming with layers of pasta, creamy béchamel, and subtly tasty Bolognese sauce made from a blend of ground beef and pork. Infused with a hint of red wine, it's elevated to a new level of tastiness.

Ingredients (for 8)

Ground beef - 1lb - chunks
Ground pork - 1lb - chunks
Red wine - 1 cup
Crushed tomatoes - 1 can
Carrot - 1 Large - grated
Onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
Whole milk - 3 cups
Butter - 4 tbs
All-purpose flour - 4 tbs
Parmigiano-reggiano - 2 cups - grated
Lasagna noodles - 12
Salt -
Black pepper -
Extra virgin olive oil -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🌰🥩

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Add the ground beef and pork, stirring until browned. Mix in the tomatoes, red wine, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for 2 hours.
Step 2 - 🥛🧈🧀

In another saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and slowly whisk in milk. Stir until it thickens. Mix in half of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🌡️🔥

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 4 - 🥘🍅🧀

Spread a thin layer of bolognese sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles. Then, add a layer of béchamel and a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Repeat this pattern, ending with a layer of béchamel and cheese on top.
Step 5 - 🔥🍽️⏲️

Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Step 6 - 🍃🍽️😋

Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil on top, if desired.

Additional

Lasagna alla Bolognese is a perfect option to celebrate any special occasion or family gathering. Try using different kinds of cheese for a variety of flavors, or add in some vegetables like spinach or zucchini to make it healthier. Kids can help by layering the lasagna or grating the cheese. This dish pairs superbly with a full-bodied Italian red wine like Chianti or Barolo.