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Traditional Bolognese Lasagna

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Ingredients
  

Bolognese Sauce

  • 1 small Carrot finely chopped
  • ½ large Onion finely chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 Lbs Ground Beef
  • 2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
  • ½ Cup Dry Red Wine
  • 1 Cup Beef Stock
  • 28 Oz Cento Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Dried Parsley
  • ⅛ tsp Ground Nutmeg

Ricotta Cheese Layer

  • 1½ Cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Salt

Cheese Layer

  • 16 oz Fresh Mozzerela
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parmesan
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Basil chopped

Instructions
 

Bolognese:

  • Saute onion and carrot until onion is translucent. About 5 minutes on medium high heat.
  • Add beef and continue to cook until beef is browned.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the red wine and cook to reduce the sauce. About 10-15 minutes.
  • Add beef stock, tomatoes, dried parsley, and nutmeg. Continue to cook for a minimum 30 minutes. The longer you cook, the better it tastes.

Lasagna

  • Combine all Ricotta cheese ingredients: ricotta, egg, parmesan, italian seasoning and salt.

Lasagne Layering

  • Add a small amount of sauce to the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Add a layer of ricotta mixture
  • Add fresh mozzerella.
  • Add fresh basil.
  • Repeat layers. Finish with sauce and add mozzerella and basil.
  • Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.