Best 7 Susans Delicious Lasagna Bolognese Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with "Susan's Delicious Lasagna Bolognese," a tantalizing recipe that combines classic Italian flavors with a modern twist. This delectable dish promises an explosion of taste, featuring layers of tender pasta, a rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce simmered to perfection, velvety béchamel sauce, and a generous topping of melted cheese. Treat your taste buds to a symphony of flavors as you indulge in this mouthwatering lasagna, sure to become a family favorite and a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN LASAGNA BOLOGNESE RECIPE | LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE



Authentic Italian Lasagna Bolognese Recipe | Lasagne alla Bolognese image

authentic italian Lasagna Bolognese is a classic baked dish typical of Italian cuisine, in particular from Emilia Romagna and specifically from Bologna city. Which is why it's called Lasagne alle Bolognese. Made with fresh egg pasta, in the shape of rectangles called "Lasagna". First you lay them in a lasagna pan then cover with meat sauce (Bolognese), bechamel and parmigiano, layer by layer. Finally cook lasagna in the oven, where all the ingredients are combined together.

Provided by Recipes from Italy

Categories     lasagna recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

300 g (10 oz) of ground beef
150 g (5 oz) of sliced pancetta
1 small carrot
1 celery stalk
1 small onion
300 g (10 oz = 1 1⁄4 cup) of tomato passata
100 ml (1⁄2 cup) of dry white wine
100 ml (1⁄2 cup) of whole milk
300 ml (1 1⁄2 cup) of meat stock
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
14 lasagna noodles
500 ml (2 cups) of whole milk
50 g (1,7 oz = ¼ cup) of unsalted butter
50 g (1,7 oz = 4 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour
grated nutmeg
200 g (7 oz = 1 cup) of grated Parmigiano

Steps:

  • First cut the carrot, celery and onion in very tiny pieces and set aside. Then cut the pancetta as finely as possible with a sharp knife or a food processor. Now place the minced pancetta in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon from time to time.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil and the finely chopped vegetables. Stir and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring. Then add the ground beef.
  • Stir and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Now put the heat on high and add the white wine. Stir and let it evaporate.
  • Finally add the tomato passata. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, adding broth when needed. Towards the end, add the milk to dampen the acidity of the tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Bolognese Sauce is ready when you can see an oily, creamy sauce on the surface.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat then add the flour - using a flour sieve - while mixing QUICKLY with a whisk. Cook for 30 sec/1 min stirring, so the flour becomes tastier and absorb the butter fats. The mixture of butter and flour is called roux and it should be a nice golden color. Now set aside and let it cool. Meanwhile heat the milk, without bringing to a boil.
  • Pour the milk slowly over the roux, while stirring vigorously with a whisk to prevent the formation of lumps. When the milk is completely poured over the roux sauce, put the saucepan back on low heat. Keep mixing constantly, until you have a fairly thick consistency (about 10/15 minutes). The sauce is ready when it sticks to the back of a wooden spoon. Finally, add a pinch of fine salt and grated nutmeg to taste.
  • Spread on the bottom of a baking dish two tablespoons of bechamel. Then put lasagna noodles over it, trying to cover the entire bottom of the pan. If one lasagna is not enough for you, use another one, whole or in half, depending on the size of the lasagna. Layer on two tablespoons of bolognese sauce and two of bechamel sauce.
  • With the help of a tablespoon, cover the entire surface of the lasagna. In the end, sprinkle two tablespoons of grated Parmigiano. Repeat these steps for at least five layers (lasagna - bolognese sauce - bèchamel - parmigiano -repeat), in any case up to fill your baking dish.
  • Finish by covering the last layer with plenty of Parmigiano cheese, that cooking make a crispy crust. Bake at 190° (380 F) for about 30 minutes.Let cool Lasagna Bolognese out of the oven for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion/250 g, Calories 325 calories

PERFECT LASAGNA BOLOGNESE



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Authentic Bolognese sauce is slow-cooked to perfection, and then spread over fresh lasagna noodles covered with béchamel sauce. This is the best and only lasagna recipe you will ever want. For better results, always use the highest quality ingredients available, from the salt to the meat and wine.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h43m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ pound pancetta (Italian bacon), diced
2 cups chopped celery
1 ¾ cups chopped carrots
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
1 ½ pounds coarsely ground chuck
1 pound coarsely ground pork shoulder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups no-salt crushed tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup beef broth
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 (9x13-inch) fresh lasagna sheets
2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes. Add celery, carrots, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in beef and pork. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour white wine into the Dutch oven; cook until alcohol evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer Bolognese sauce, stirring occasionally and skimming fat off the surface, about 3 1/2 hours. Stir in beef broth, 1/4 cup at a time, if sauce looks dry.
  • Stir heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk into the Bolognese sauce; mix well. Cover and cook over very low heat until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste forms; cook and stir until paste turns a golden sandy color, about 7 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk 4 cups milk into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaf. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally until bechamel sauce is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and nutmeg; discard bay leaf.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Spread 1/4 cup bechamel sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with 1 lasagna sheet; prick in several places with a paring knife. Spread 1/2 cup bechamel sauce and 1/2 cup Bolognese sauce on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Repeat layers 7 times with remaining lasagna sheets, bechamel sauce, Bolognese sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Cover lasagna with aluminum foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheese is browned, about 20 minutes more. Let cool before serving, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 689.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SUSAN'S DELICIOUS LASAGNA BOLOGNESE



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This is an authentic tasting "ragu" sauce that is super rich and super flavorful. The bolognese portion of this recipe can be served over any thick pasta, as well as, be the primary component of this lasagna. I happen to LOVE this lasagna and have been tweaking it for years. I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese based lasagna's and as you'll see from this recipe...this is coupled with a beschemel type sauce rather than ricotta or cottage cheese. You can spice this one up further (I sure do!) with crushed red peppers in your sauce. You can also tone it down with mild italian sausage or turkey italian sausage. The Bolognese sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and warmed up to make for the lasagna. This lasagna is also best baked right after assembling or the pasta will absorb the sauces and dry out. Enjoy!!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 links hot Italian sausage or 3 links hot Italian turkey sausage
1 lb lean ground beef
4 ounces ground lean pork (can be omitted to use all ground beef)
1/2 cup dry white wine
28 ounces crushed plum tomatoes
3 -4 cups beef stock
1/4 cup heavy cream (or 1/2 & 1/2)
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 3/4 cups milk, heated
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • First make the Bolognese Sauce:.
  • Brown and drain grease from the ground beef, ground pork and sausage in a large saute pan. Break up all lumps with spoon.
  • Add in 2 T butter and 1 T olive oil and saute the onions, garlic, carrots and celery until softened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the wine and stir and then simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced.
  • Add the tomatoes and 1 cup of beef stock and bring to a boil. Stir the sauce well, then lower heat and half cover pan with lid and simmer gently for 2 hours. Stir occasionally during this time and add more stock as it becomes absorbed.
  • Pour the cream into the sauce, stir well to mix, then simmer without lid for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • AT THIS STAGE -- YOU CAN SERVE THIS OVER THICK PASTA. FOR LASAGNA BOLOGNESE -- CONTINUE WITH RECIPE.
  • Preheat oven to 375. If the bolognese sauce is cold, reheat it. Stir in enough stock to make it runny, if necessary.
  • Make the white sauce by melting 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the hot milk a little at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thick. Add salt and pepper to taste, whisk well, then remove from heat.
  • Spread 1/3 of Bolognese sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cover the Bolognese sauce in the base of the dish with 1/4 white sauce, followed by 4 sheets of lasagna. Repeat the layers twice more, then cover the top layer of lasagna with the remaining white sauce and sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the pasta feels tender when pierced with a fork. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.7, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1505.4, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 41.6

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Butter, for the pan
1/2 batch Bolognese Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 (9-ounce) boxes no-boil lasagne noodles
Besciamella, recipe follows
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 red onion, medium chop
3 (28-ounce) cans pelati tomatoes* (See Cook's Notes)
3 carrots, medium chop
3 celery stalks, medium chop
5 ounces pancetta, cut into small cubes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped
1 pound ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups whole milk
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butter the lasagne pan well and add a very thin layer of meat sauce.
  • Add the first layer of lasagne noodles and in order, cover with meat sauce, about 3 ladles besciamella, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the same process until you reach the top of the dish. Make sure the lasagne noodles are soaking into the sauce.
  • When done layering the ingredients, top the lasagne with a final ladle of meat sauce and some besciamella, add a few thin slices of butter and finish with some grated Parmesan.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a broiler. When your fantastic lasagne alla bolognese is cooked, give it a nice crisp top by broiling it for about 5 minutes.
  • Always serve this dish with extra-virgin olive oil and some grated parmesan, to taste.
  • Bolognese Sauce: Saute the onion, carrots, and celery in about 5 tablespoons olive oil in a large rondeau until soft. Add the pancetta to the soffritto (onion mixture). Cook on a medium-high flame for about 7 to 10 minutes, then add the meat; break it up well with a wooden spoon. You can jack up the heat a bit, and keep stirring until all the ground meat is browned. Add the red pepper flakes and the parsley and cook for just 1 minute. Add the wine now and cook until the alcohol is completely evaporated, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Pulse the tomatoes smooth in a food processor and add them to the meat, season generously with salt and pepper, lower the flame to medium and cook for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Finish the sauce by adding the whole milk, stir well and set aside, to cool off.
  • Besciamella: Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. This is an important moment, as you have to slowly toast the flour without burning it. This will help you lose the flowery taste.
  • Warm up the milk and gradually ladle into the pot with the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly while bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Season the sauce with freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

OLD SCHOOL LASAGNA WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE



Old School Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce image

I love lasagna. I sometimes make it my Sunday afternoon project and enjoy it for dinner on a weeknight when I don't have as much free time. It tastes just as delicious (if not better) when it sits in the refrigerator overnight before eating! I also love to make it this time of year because the local tomatoes are at the height of their season. So are basil, spinach and fresh thyme. Lasagna can be as simple or as complicated as your schedule allows. If you're feeling adventurous, you can make Mozzarella cheese at home or your own pasta dough from scratch. My grandmother layers meatballs in the lasagna. To die for!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin and organic)
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
8 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme, washed
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
8 pounds ripe (or even slightly overripe) red tomatoes, washed and chopped
1 1/2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves, washed
8 quarts water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pound lasagna sheets
1 pound shredded mozzarella
1 pound shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, rough chopped
1 onion, rough chopped
2 ribs celery, rough chopped
1/2 recipe tomato sauce (above)
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tomato Sauce:
  • In a medium pot, heat the olive oil and add the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. When it turns light brown, add the thyme, bay leaf and tomatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes, then taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper, if desired. Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves. Stir in the basil leaves and shut off the heat to allow the sauce to "rest."
  • Pasta: Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the salt and the lasagna sheets. Cook for 4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water. The pasta should still be very firm to the touch. Separate the sheets carefully so they don't stick together.
  • Divide the tomato sauce in half and reserve half for the Bolognese and half for the lasagna.
  • Assemble the lasagna:
  • Spoon a thin layer of the sauce in the bottom of the baking pan. Arrange a layer of pasta sheets over the sauce. Sprinkle some of the mozzarella and Parmesan over the pasta and another thin layer of sauce. Repeat the layering process 2 more times. It is important there be remaining cheese and sauce for the top. Cook's Note: I love to get a corner piece from the pan and pick at the crispy edges of the top layer. When you finish, there should be 4 layers of pasta and 5 layers of filling.
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and put it in the center of the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Raise the temperature of the oven to 450 degrees F and remove the aluminum foil. Bake until the top browns slightly, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes or so before serving.
  • Make the Bolognese while the lasagna is baking:
  • In a large wide pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until brown, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the pieces. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Set the pot back over the heat and add a little more olive oil. Add carrots, onion and celery. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the beef back to the pot, then add the reserved 1/2 recipe of tomato sauce. Cover slightly and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • When done, finish with milk, taste, season and serve, spooned over the lasagna.

TRADITIONAL LASAGNA BOLOGNESE



Traditional Lasagna Bolognese image

In this hearty lasagna, an herbed ricotta mixture and Bolognese sauce, thick with ground sirloin and veal, are layered with noodles and baked. This lasagna was designed for a deep-dish baking pan. You can use a standard nine-by-thirteen-inch baking pan, but you will have extra sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

Bolognese Sauce for Traditional Lasagna Bolognese
3 pounds fresh ricotta cheese
3 large egg yolks
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound uncooked lasagna noodles
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Steps:

  • Bring sauce to room temperature. In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Chill filling until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 11-by-14-by-3-inch lasagna baking pan. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add olive oil and remaining tablespoon of salt. One at a time, add lasagna noodles; cook until very al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the manufacturer's instructions. Remove noodles with tongs; drain in a colander.
  • Spread about 3 cups of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a single layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping them slightly. Spread about 2 cups sauce over the noodles and about half the ricotta filling mixture over the sauce.
  • Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, again slightly overlapping them. Repeat with more sauce and remaining ricotta filling mixture. Top with a final layer of lasagna noodles. Spread a layer of sauce over the noodles, and finish with a layer of sliced mozzarella rounds.
  • Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, at least 1 hour. Cover with aluminum foil if the cheese starts to brown too early. Let the lasagna stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE



Lasagna Bolognese image

The ultimate holiday vacation cooking project: lasagna with two homemade sauces and layers of homemade pasta.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     Pasta     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Ground Beef     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Bolognese sauce:
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
4 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon), finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup whole milk
1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
Fresh pasta dough:
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
4 large eggs, room temperature
Béchamel:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk, warmed
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
Kosher salt
Assembly:
Kosher salt
Unsalted butter, room temperature (for dish)
2 cups finely grated Parmesan
Special Equipment
A pasta maker

Steps:

  • Up to two days ahead
  • Make the Bolognese sauce Pulse onion, carrot, and celery in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, ground pork, pancetta, and vegetables; cook, breaking up ground meat with a spoon, until moisture is almost completely evaporated and meat is well browned, 25-30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add wine to pot and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, about 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until moisture is almost completely evaporated, 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes and 2 cups broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, adding water by 1/2-cupfuls if sauce looks dry, until flavors meld and sauce thickens, 2 1/2-3 hours.
  • Let sauce cool, then cover and chill at least 12 hours or up to 2 days. (Letting the sauce sit will give it a deeper, richer flavor.)
  • Up to one day ahead
  • Make the fresh pasta dough Whisk salt and 3 cups flour in a large bowl, make a well in the center, and crack eggs into well. Mix eggs with a fork, then slowly mix in flour until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead, dusting lightly with flour if sticky, until smooth, about 5 minutes (it will be fairly stiff). Wrap in plastic; let sit until dough holds an indentation when pressed, 1-2 hours.
  • Chill dough if you are not rolling it out right away. Bring to room temperature before rolling out, about 1 hour.
  • Make the noodles Set pasta maker to thickest setting; dust lightly with flour. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time and keeping remaining dough wrapped in plastic as you work, flatten dough into a narrow rectangle (no wider than mouth of machine); pass through rollers . Fold dough as needed to fit and run through again. Repeat without folding, adjusting machine to thinner settings after every pass and dusting with flour if sticky, until pasta sheet is 1/16" thick (setting 8 on most machines). Place pasta sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut crosswise into 16 8"-long noodles.
  • If making noodles ahead, stack on a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper between each layer. Cover with plastic wrap; chill.
  • Make the béchamel Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in warm milk, 1/2-cupful at a time. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking often, until the consistency of cream, 8-10 minutes; add nutmeg and season with salt. Remove from heat, transfer to a medium bowl, and press plastic wrap directly onto surface; let cool slightly. Chill if not using right away.
  • Day of
  • Reheat the sauces Combine Bolognese sauce and remaining 1 cup broth in a large saucepan over medium heat, and heat until sauce is warmed through.
  • Meanwhile, if you made the béchamel ahead of time, heat in a medium saucepan over low heat just until warmed through (you don't want to let it boil).
  • Cook the noodles Working in batches, cook fresh lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until just softened, about 10 seconds. Remove carefully with tongs and transfer to a large bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain noodles and stack on a baking sheet, with paper towels between each layer, making sure noodles don't touch (they'll stick together).
  • Assemble the lasagna Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13x9" baking dish with butter.
  • Spread 1/4 cup béchamel in the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles, spread over a scant 3/4 cup Bolognese sauce, then 1/2 cup béchamel, and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat process 7 more times, starting with noodles and ending with Parmesan, for a total of 8 layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake lasagna until bubbling and beginning to brown on top, 50-60 minutes. Let lasagna sit 45 minutes before serving.
  • Lasagna can be assembled 12 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 2 hours before baking. Cook, covered with foil until the last 20 minutes, then finish cooking uncovered.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make sure the béchamel sauce is thick and creamy. It should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add different vegetables, meats, or herbs to your lasagna to create your own unique recipe.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your next lasagna masterpiece!

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