What is Classic Bolognese Lasagna made of?

The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Butter, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 22 is above.

How long does it take to make Classic Bolognese Lasagna?

About 6 hrs 28 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 58 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 420.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Classic Bolognese Lasagna easy to make?

This recipe is rated hard, with 22 ingredients and 26 steps.

Is Classic Bolognese Lasagna healthy?

Classic Bolognese Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 420.14 calories and 28.57 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.93 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.74 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Classic Bolognese Lasagna

Name: Classic Bolognese Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h 58 min
Total time: 6 h 28 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 cup Beef Broth; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 cups Celery; 1.5 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 1.75 cups Diced Carrots; 1.25 cups Diced Onion; 1 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1 lb Ground Pork; 0.5 cup Heavy Cream; 8 slices Lasagna Noodles; 1.5 lb Lean Ground Beef; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 0.5 lb Seasoned Diced Pork; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 cup White Wine; 0.5 cup Whole Milk

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb

Classic Bolognese Lasagna layers tender fresh pasta with a velvety béchamel and a slow-simmered meat sauce enriched with pancetta, wine, and cream. Each bite balances gentle sweetness from carrots and milk with savory depth and nutmeg warmth, finished with Parmesan. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a special gathering when you want comforting elegance.

Prep30 mins
Cook5 hrs 58 mins
Serves12
DifficultyHard

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Bolognese Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

44 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 49 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 2 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 90 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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21
Heart Health: 70
Metabolic: 26
Digestive: 20
Inflammatory: 50
Performance: 42
General Wellness

1

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add pancetta; cook, stirring, until browned, about 8 minutes.
3

Add celery, carrots, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 15 minutes.
4

Stir in beef and pork. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned, about 20 minutes.
5

Pour white wine into the Dutch oven; cook until the alcohol cooks off, about 5 minutes.
6

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar.
7

Bring to a simmer; lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer the Bolognese sauce, stirring occasionally and skimming fat from the surface, about 3 hours 30 minutes.
8

Stir in beef broth, 1/4 cup at a time, if the sauce looks dry.
9

Stir heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk into the Bolognese sauce; mix well.
10

Cover and cook over very low heat until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
11

Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
12

Stir in flour to make a smooth paste; cook and stir until the paste turns a golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
13

Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk 4 cups milk into the saucepan.
14

Bring to a gentle simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaf.
15

Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the bechamel sauce is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes.
16

Season with salt and nutmeg; remove and discard the bay leaf.
17

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
18

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
19

Spread 1/4 cup bechamel sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
20

Lay down 1 lasagna sheet; prick it in several places with a paring knife.
21

Spread 1/2 cup bechamel sauce and 1/2 cup Bolognese sauce on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over it.
22

Repeat the layers 7 more times with the remaining lasagna sheets, bechamel sauce, Bolognese sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
23

Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and set it on a rimmed baking sheet.
24

Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes.
25

Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the cheese is browned, about 20 minutes more.
26

Let it cool before serving, about 15 minutes.

About This Recipe

Classic Bolognese Lasagna is made with 22 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 6 hrs 28 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 420.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Classic Bolognese Lasagna made of?: The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Butter, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 22 is above.
How long does it take to make Classic Bolognese Lasagna?: About 6 hrs 28 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 58 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 420.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Classic Bolognese Lasagna easy to make?: This recipe is rated hard, with 22 ingredients and 26 steps.
Is Classic Bolognese Lasagna healthy?: Classic Bolognese Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 420.14 calories and 28.57 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.93 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.74 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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