homemade bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce is heavenly and boy is the texture is something to write home about! With some love and patience, this sauce will turn out to be a work of art and TOTALLY worth the time you put into it!!

The Very Best Bolognese Sauce

carrots (chopped)

onion

celery (chopped)

garlic

pancetta

beef 80/20

pork

white wine

tomatoes

tomato paste

chicken broth

milk

salt and pepper

In a food processor add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Pulse until crossly chopped. Be careful not to pulse it too long so that it turns into mush. Remove and set aside on a plate.

Add the pancetta to the food processor and pulse until it is coarsely chopped.

Add to a large skillet and cook the pancetta for 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat or until it starts to crisp. Remove and set aside on a plate.

Add in the ground beef and ground pork. Cook and crumble until it is cooked throughout. You want the crumbles to be pretty small so it might take some extra work.

Add the veggies, pancetta, white wine to the skillet. Allow it to deglaze.

Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.

Let it simmer on low for 2 hours for the flavors to blend and for it to thicken.

The last 15 minutes of cooking add the milk. Season to taste. Serve while warm. 

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Bolognese sauce is heavenly and boy is the texture something to write home about! With some love and patience, this sauce will turn out to be a work of art and TOTALLY worth the time you put into it!

This authentic Lasagna Bolognese recipe is so simple and so delicious! It has layers of rich Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel sauce and pasta sheets, all topped with golden cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners and special occasions!

Authentic Lasagna Bolognese Recipe

beef

lb pork

oz pancetta, finely chopped

onion,

carrots, finely chopped

celery stalks, finely chopped

garlic,

red wine (or beef broth)

(28 oz) crushed tomatoes

bay leaf

Salt and pepper

tbsp butter

tbsp all-purpose flour (sifted)

nutmeg

lasagna noodles (fresh

Parmesan cheese

Make the Bolognese Sauce

 In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it starts to crisp. Add the ground beef and pork, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened. Pour in the red wine and cook until reduced by half. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, milk, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Béchamel Sauce

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until it forms a smooth paste. Cook it for 2 minutes continually mixing it, until the flour cooks. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. (If any lumps form you can always strain the bechamel sauce through a sieve) Cook until the sauce thickens mixing it all the time, then season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Lasagna Noodles

 If using dried noodles, cook them according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Assemble the Lasagna: 

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of Bolognese sauce. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of Bolognese sauce, a layer of béchamel sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of béchamel and a generous amount of Parmesan.

Bake

 Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve

It's a luvly recipe. The lasagna was great tasting. Thx for the recipe.

Thank you for taking the time to post your recipe  I first had lasagne in uk  in 1979 it was unheard of then. I soon learnt to make it myself and been making it ever since. I like looking at other recipes and this is lovely.

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