lasagne bolognese recipe

 lasagne bolognese recipe

Lasagne Bolognese Classic Italian Comfort Food

Layers of tender pasta sheets, rich slow-cooked Bolognese sauce, and creamy béchamel come together in this timeless Italian favorite. Each bite melts in your mouth the savory depth of the meat sauce blending perfectly with the silky smooth white sauce and golden, bubbling cheese on top. Baked to perfection, Lasagne Bolognese is the ultimate comfort dish — hearty, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying.

Cook Time45 minutes

Total Time minutes

1 hour 45 minutes

CourseMain Course

Servings4

Ingredients

Bolognese Sauce

• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 300 g (10 oz) minced beef (or half beef + half pork)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup red wine (optional)
• A few fresh basil leaves (optional)

Béchamel Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 500 ml (2 cups) milk, warmed
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)

For Assembly

• 6–8 lasagne sheets (fresh or dry)
• ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Make the Bolognese Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and minced meat; cook until browned.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, red wine (if using), sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh basil at the end if desired.

Make the Béchamel Sauce

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually add warm milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
5. Simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan if desired.

Assemble the Lasagne

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce in a baking dish.
3. Add a layer of lasagne sheets.
4. Spread a layer of Bolognese, then a layer of Béchamel.
5. Repeat layers (2–3 times) until ingredients are used, finishing with Béchamel on top.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.

Bake

• Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
• Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing to help it set.