Homemade Lasagna alla Bolognese
Delve into the hearty flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with this homemade Lasagna alla Bolognese. Reflecting the authenticity of Italian food dishes, this food recipe is a scrumptious combination of pasta, bechamel sauce, and Bolognese sauce layered to create a meal that will transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
| Calories | Fat | Saturates | Sugars | Salt | Protein | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 604 | 31g | 13g | 8g | 1g | 40g | 42g | 3g |
Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.
Ingredients:
- For the sauce: 500g Lean ground beef, 200g Pancetta, 1 clove Garlic, 1 Onion, 1 Carrot, 1 Celery stick, 1 can Plum tomatoes, 185ml Red wine, Salt and Pepper
- For the pasta: 2 eggs, 200g Flour
- For the Bechamel sauce: 50g Flour, 50g Butter, 500ml Milk, Nutmeg, Salt and Pepper
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Start with making the pasta. Mix the flour and eggs until it forms a dough. roll it out and cut into lasagna sheets then let rest while preparing the sauces.
- For the Bolognese sauce, cook pancetta first till browned and then add the ground beef. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and carrot. Add tomatoes and red wine. Let it simmer for an hour and add salt and pepper for taste.
- Next, prepare the Bechamel sauce by melting the butter and adding flour. Stirring constantly till smooth, gradually add milk. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Now assemble the lasagna starting with a layer of pasta, Bolognese sauce, Bechamel sauce and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano. Repeat the layers till ingredients are used up. Top the last layer with Bechamel and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes till golden brown. Let settle for 10 min before serving.
There you have it, an Italian feast right in your home. This traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese recipe is guaranteed to wow your loved ones and satisfy those Italian food cravings. Join us again for more exciting recipes!