Homemade Bolognese Lasagna
A hearty, comforting lasagna loaded with a rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, ham, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this crowd-pleasing bake is pure comfort food at its best.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 500 g ground beef
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 can tomato sauce (about 400 g)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 500 ml whole milk
- 200 ml heavy cream
- fresh lasagna sheets (about 300 g)
- 500 g sliced cooked ham
- 500 g shredded or sliced mozzarella
- 100 g grated Parmesan
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Directions
- 1
Sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook over high heat, breaking it apart, until browned. Season with salt.
- 3
Stir in the tomato sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until the bolognese is well-seasoned and fragrant.
- 4
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour all at once and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- 5
Gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Season with pepper, stir in the cream, and cook until thickened into a smooth béchamel.
- 6
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Spread a thin layer of bolognese on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- 7
Layer lasagna sheets, ham, mozzarella, and béchamel. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- 8
Finish with a generous topping of béchamel and Parmesan. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
💡 Chef's Tip
Warm the milk before adding it to the roux to get a smoother, lump-free béchamel. The bolognese can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
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