Susan's Delicious Lasagna Bolognese

Indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of *Susan's Delicious Lasagna Bolognese,* a classic Italian favorite layered with rich, slow-simmered Bolognese sauce, creamy homemade béchamel, and gooey mozzarella. This recipe combines ground beef and pork with aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery, all simmered in a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, white wine, and a hint of milk for depth. The béchamel sauce, infused with nutmeg, adds a luscious creaminess to every bite. Layered to perfection with tender lasagna sheets and topped with a golden, bubbly crust of mozzarella and Parmesan, this dish is perfect for family dinners, celebrations, or meal prepping. Ready in just two hours, this lasagna serves eight and is sure to impress with its comforting, homemade goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Whole milk (for béchamel)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 12 pieces Dried lasagna sheets
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the ground beef and pork. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the meat and vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, white wine, and milk. Mix well.

Step 6

Add the salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

In a separate saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Step 8

Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 9

Slowly whisk in the 2 cups of milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Season with nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Set the béchamel sauce aside.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 12

Spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 13

Place three lasagna sheets over the sauce.

Step 14

Layer with 1/3 of the Bolognese sauce, 1/3 of the béchamel sauce, 1/3 of the mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Step 15

Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.

Step 16

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 17

Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 18

Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3215.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5204.4

Total Fat 211.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 639.8mg	0%
Sodium 4560.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 558.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 99.1g
Protein 266.9g	0%

Vitamin D 301.7IU	0%
Calcium 3660.5mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 6559.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 42.9%