SUSAN'S DELICIOUS LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
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
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
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Diamond music
[email protected]This lasagna was a disaster! The noodles were overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I won't be making this recipe again.
Gas Fire
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Firoj Alom
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Akeem Kolawole Oyeyemi
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Nahviana Riglioni
[email protected]I love this lasagna! It's so cheesy and delicious. I always make it for special occasions.
nura abdulla
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lasagna is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.
Lx Munna
[email protected]The lasagna was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Adnan Ansari
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too rich for my taste. The flavors were good, but it was just too heavy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Oluwole Abiola
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the crispy edges of the lasagna noodles.
Saad Anees
[email protected]This lasagna Bolognese was a labor of love, but it was worth it! The end result was a delicious and hearty dish that my family loved. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Archie Brace
[email protected]I tried Susan's lasagna Bolognese last night and it was amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. The lasagna was cheesy, meaty, and flavorful. My family loved it!
Gaana Heist
[email protected]Susan's lasagna Bolognese was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lasagna was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the creamy bechamel sauce and the tender meatballs. This dish was a hit with my family, and I will defi