Name: Classic Italian Lasagna Bolognese
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500g lasagna sheets; 500g ground beef; 500g ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 400g tomato puree; 100ml red wine; 100g grated Parmesan; 100g mozzarella, sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

A rich and hearty Italian dish with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese.

Method

In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
Stir in tomato puree and red wine, then season with salt and pepper.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
In a large baking dish, layer lasagna sheets, meat sauce, and cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.
Top with a final layer of cheese and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.