Layers of noodles, cheese, béchamel and beef Bolognese make this one epic Lasagna Bolognese recipe. A great Sunday dinner for cozy family meals.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Resting time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr50 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked pasta, lasagna, lasagna bolognese
Servings: 8
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $14
Equipment
1 13x9 baking dish
Ingredients
6tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/3cupall purpose flour
4cupswhole milk
1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
1/8teaspoonkosher salt
3cupsBolognese Sauce
168 inch long lasagna noodles
2 1/2cupsgrated parmesan
6ouncesfresh mozzarellacut into 1/4 inch slices
Instructions
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the manufacturer's directions and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain the noodles and stack on a baking sheet with a paper towel between each layer. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter.
In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, 1/2 a cup at a time. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer over low heat, whisking often, until it's thick and creamy, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Reheat the Bolognese Sauce until warmed through.
Spread 1/4 cup of the bechamel sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles and spread 3/4 cup of the bolognese over the noodles.
Top the bolognese with 1/2 cup bechamel and 1/4 cup of parmesan. Repeat the process starting with the noodles and ending with the Parmesan until you have 8 layers.
Arrange the mozzarella slices on the top of the lasagna.
Place the baking dish, covered with foil, on a baking sheet and bake the lasagna for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until bubbling and beginning to brown on top.
Let the lasagna rest for 25-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Bolognese Sauce can be substituted with your favorite meat sauce or a vegetarian pasta sauce for a vegetarian lasagna.