Lasagna alla Bolognese

Ingredients

• 100 g lasagna sheets - fresh if possible
• 200 g ground beef
• 100 g ground pork
• 100 g onion - finely chopped
• 100 g carrot - finely chopped
• 100 g celery - finely chopped
• 400 g canned tomatoes - crushed or whole
• 200 ml milk
• 50 g Parmesan cheese - grated
• 50 g butter
• 50 g all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg - freshly grated, for béchamel

Step-by-step instructions

1. In a large pan, melt 25g of butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and pork to the pan, cooking until browned. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour in the canned tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. In another saucepan, melt the remaining 25g of butter. Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, nutmeg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Layer lasagna sheets over it, followed by a layer of béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Serving suggestion

Lasagna alla Bolognese is traditionally served with a simple green salad and a glass of red wine, such as Chianti, to complement the rich flavors.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

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