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Lasagna Bolognese

A hearty Italian lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy bechamel, and melted parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 small yellow onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine like pinot grigio
  • 2 fresh tomatoes diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into pats
  • 12 lasagna noodles lasagna noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • Bechamel Sauce recipe follows
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan.
  2. Add sliced carrots and chopped onions; cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  4. Pour in white wine; cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Cook until thickened.
  7. Season bechamel with salt and pepper; set aside.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F. Assemble lasagna by layering sauce, noodles, bechamel, and cheese.
  9. Repeat layers, ending with bechamel and Parmesan on top.
  10. Bake for 35-45 minutes until bubbly and browned. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this classic Italian dish with a side salad and crusty bread.