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Lasagna Bolognese

If you have never made Lasagna Bolognese at home, this is the version to start with: layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese baked until bubbling. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 95 min Additional: 15 min Total: 150 min

150Minutes

8Servings

4.7Rating

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Why you'll love this recipe

The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

1 lb lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp Italian seasoning
15 oz ricotta
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 cups shredded mozzarella
salt and pepper

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

680Calories

47gFat

23gCarbs

42gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Make the sauce: brown the beef and sausage in a large pot over medium-high, breaking it up, about 8 minutes. Spoon off excess fat.
Step 2
Add the onion and cook 4 minutes, then the garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Cook the lasagna noodles in salted boiling water 2 minutes less than the package says. Drain and lay flat so they do not stick.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a 9x13 dish, layer: a little sauce, noodles, ricotta mix, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat until you finish with sauce and mozzarella on top (about 3 layers).
Step 6
Cover with foil (tented so it does not touch the cheese) and bake 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 20 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
Step 7
Let the lasagna rest 15 minutes before slicing so the layers hold.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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