Lasagna Bolognese With Bechamel Sauce — Scratch Pantry

Name: Lasagna Bolognese With Bechamel Sauce — Scratch Pantry
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 carrots, peeled and very finely minced; 2 ribs of celery, very finely minced; 1 large onion, very finely minced; 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoon of salt; 2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 3 14.5 ounce cans of crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 cup heavy cream; For the Bechamel Sauce; 1 cup butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 4.5 cups whole milk; 1.5 cups of Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 pound of no boil lasagna noodles

13 steps

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Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:19:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories9569.4 kcal (478%)

Total Fat608.8 g (870%)

Carbs649.9 g (250%)

Sugars142.4 g (158%)

Protein332.9 g (666%)

Sodium15039.8 mg (752%)

Fiber55.9 g (200%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Pre-Heat Oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

Over medium heat, add oil to a dutch oven. Added diced carrots, celery, and onion and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add sausage, ground beef, salt, and pepper and cook until fully browned; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes or until paste has darkened in color.

Step 5

Pour in red wine and cook until wine has reduced by half. Add crushed tomatoes and basil. Simmer sauce for 1 hour or until very thick.

Step 6

Pour in heavy cream and taste for seasonings.

Step 7

In a pot over medium heat, add butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and melt butter.

Step 8

Once butter is melted, add flour and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add milk and stir frequently until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 10

Assemble the Lasagna

Step 11

In a 5-quart casserole dish, spread a thin layer of bolognese sauce, layer with lasagna noodles, 2 cups bechamel sauce, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 cups of bolognese sauce. Repeat layers 2 more times. Note if there is left over bolognese sauce place in the refrigerator and serve over pasta or freeze for a later date.

Step 12

Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and golden brown on the top.

Step 13

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.