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Traditional Bolognese Lasagna

A slow-cooked meat Bolognese layered with pasta and cheese, baked to perfection.

75 minutes6 servings
Traditional Bolognese Lasagna
Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot, cook beef and pork until browned. Drain fat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, marinara, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
  6. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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