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    Italian Bolognese Lasagna

    Published: Dec 13, 2016 · Modified: Aug 22, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    Is there anything more comforting than a plate of homemade lasagna? Slow cooked beef bolognese sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, and freshly grated parmesan and mozzarella cheeses makes this Italian Bolognese Lasagna one of the most popular dinner recipes of all time.

    I have tried so many versions of lasagna -- from sausage to ricotta to meatballs and still didn't find my ultimate lasagna recipe. I am pleased to tell you that after much trial and error, I finally found a sinfully good recipe!

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    What makes this lasagna different from many recipes out there? Most lasagna recipes call for ricotta cheese. Even though I am a huge fan of ricotta cheese, many times it ends up dry and grainy after it bakes. There had to be a better way!

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    A few years ago I went over for dinner at a friend's house. She made a lasagna using a rich bechamel cream sauce that used heavy cream, milk, garlic, and cheese. The lasagna was so creamy and literally melted in my mouth. I knew this was just the ticket for the perfect lasagna.

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    The Italian Bolognese Lasagna is bursting with flavor. It starts off with a slow cooked beef ragu made with sautéed onions and garlic, ground beef, and fresh marinara sauce. It is layered with the creamy cheese sauce, lasagna sheets, and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. It is baked until golden brown and bubbly.

    There are two options with lasagna noodles. You can use the lasagna noodles you cook in salted boiling water or the oven ready lasagna sheets (which means there is zero prep). If you want to save time, choose the Barilla oven ready lasagna sheets. If you want to ensure tender pasta every single time, use the uncooked pasta sheets.

    Another tip is to let lasagna sit for at least 15 minutes after baking to allow it to set up properly.

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    Italian Bolognese Lasagna

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Italian Bolognese Lasagna made with a traditional meat sauce, creamy bechamel sauce, and parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Onion diced
    • 2 lbs. Ground Beef
    • 4 Garlic Cloves minced (or ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder)
    • 2 teaspoons Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • 40 ounce jar Marinara Sauce
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • 1 ½ cup Milk
    • 2 cups Parmesan Cheese divided set aside ½ cup for topping
    • ¼ cup Fresh Basil chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves or ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 package Lasagna Noodles
    • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese can use more if you like it extra cheesy

    Instructions
     

    • Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil. Saute onion for 4-5 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until browned. Drain grease.
    • Stir in marinara sauce. Let simmer on low heat.
    • In a medium saucepan, bring the cream and milk to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Add 1 ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. You can also use oven-ready lasagna noodles.

    Assemble the Lasagna:

    • Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. 
    • Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lay 3 noodles over the marinara. Spread ⅓ of the bechamel cream filling mixture evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle with bolognese sauce. Repeat with the remaining noodles, bechamel cream filling, and mozzarella cheese making 3 layers of filling and ending with pasta. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil. 
    • Bake covered for 25 minutes until the lasagna is heated through. Remove foil and let the cheese melt and bubble -- about 5-10 minutes longer. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve.
    Keyword italian bolognese
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    Italian Bolognese Lasagna. Authentic Italian recipe made with a traditional meat sauce, a creamy bechamel sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

    This Italian Bolognese Lasagna will knock your socks off! It's the perfect warm meal for the cold evenings ahead.

    Happy Cooking, my friends! xo

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    Comments

    1. Roz Gorski

      December 14, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      What marinara sauce do you use? There are so many to choose from.

      Reply
    2. Modern Honey

      December 20, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Roz! Great question! I either make my own homemade sauce or buy the Victoria brand at Costco. There are so many good ones on the market these days and I tend to choose ones with pure, simple ingredients without all of the fillers. Have a great night! - Melissa

      Reply
    3. Jacki G.

      December 16, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      So, when you said in the instructions to add the “Bolognese sauce,” did you mean Bechamel?

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        December 21, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Did you ever receive an answer to your question because I was wondering the same thing? LOL

        Reply
    4. Jennifer

      December 21, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      Can you add ricotta cheese when layering the lasagna?

      Reply
      • VegasDude

        January 02, 2019 at 2:03 am

        5 stars
        You can always add Ricotta layers to any Lasagna if you wish... but, that kind of defeats the purpose of this recipe, which was to make a Lasagna with a Bechamel Sauce Instead of Ricotta..... Don't you think?

        I'm heading to the kitchen to make this right now actually.... along with her Chocolate Mint Cookies..

        Reply
    5. Karen Haymond

      June 21, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      This will be the only Lasagna I make from now on! I made it today for father's day and my husband had 4 servings! I also made your French bread. So easy and delicious!

      Reply
    6. Skye

      December 18, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      First time making anything like lasagna. I don't cook much, and it turned out perfectly. LOVE IT.

      Reply

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