Bolognese Lasagna
An authentic, generous Italian lasagna featuring a savory ragù made with beef, tomatoes, and aromatics. Topped with creamy crème fraîche, melted mozzarella, and crispy parmesan for a delicious, comforting meal.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.1 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1.1 lbs lasagna noodles
- 1 2/3 cups crème fraîche or sour cream
- 4.5 oz mozzarella balls
- 1.75 oz parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
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- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook for a few minutes until it begins to brown.
- 2
Add the onion, celery, and carrot, then cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the ground beef and brown for 6 minutes, stirring until fully cooked.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add a splash of water (to rinse the cans), and the honey. Season and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 390°F (355°F for convection). Spread a little ragù on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 6
Arrange 2 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping them slightly. Repeat the process, alternating sauce and pasta, ending with a layer of pasta.
- 7
Mix the crème fraîche with 2 tablespoons of water, then pour this mixture over the pasta. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle generously with parmesan.
- 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
💡 Chef's Tip
Tip: Prepare the ragù the day before for deeper flavor. Do not add too much water when rinsing the tomato cans. You can use ricotta instead of crème fraîche for a richer texture.
