Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

olive oil

extra-virgin

2 unit

yellow onions

chopped

8 clove

garlic

chopped

1 pinch

sea salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

8 sprig

fresh thyme

washed

2 unit

bay leaves

fresh or dried

8 unit

red tomatoes

chopped

1.5 cup

fresh basil

tightly-packed, washed

8 quart

water

2 tbsp

kosher salt

1 pound

lasagna sheets

1 pound

mozzarella

shredded

1 pound

parmesan

shredded

0.25 cup

olive oil

1.5 pound

ground beef

2 unit

carrots

rough chopped

1 unit

onion

rough chopped

2 rib

celery

rough chopped

0.5 unit

tomato sauce

0.25 cup

whole milk

Step 1
~12 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~12 min

Prepare the tomato sauce: Heat olive oil in a pot, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~12 min

Add thyme, bay leaf, and tomatoes; simmer for 20 minutes; season to taste.

Step 4
~12 min

Remove thyme and bay leaves; stir in basil.

Step 5
~12 min

Prepare pasta: Boil water with salt, cook lasagna sheets for 4 minutes, drain, and rinse.

Step 6
~12 min

Divide tomato sauce in half for Bolognese and lasagna.

Step 7
~12 min

Assemble lasagna: Spoon sauce in baking pan, add pasta layer, mozzarella, Parmesan, sauce; repeat twice.

Step 8
~12 min

Ensure cheese and sauce remain for the top; aim for 4 pasta layers and 5 filling layers.

Step 9
~12 min

Cover with foil; bake for 45 minutes.

Step 10
~12 min

Increase oven to 450°F (232°C); remove foil; bake until browned (10-15 minutes).

Step 11
~12 min

Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 12
~12 min

Make Bolognese: Brown ground beef in olive oil, season with salt and pepper; remove and set aside.

Step 13
~12 min

Sauté carrots, onion, and celery in olive oil until browned.

Step 14
~12 min

Add beef back, then half of the tomato sauce; simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 15
~12 min

Finish with milk, season, and serve over lasagna.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting to allow the cheese to set.

Use high-quality tomatoes for the best flavor in the sauce.

Don't overcook the pasta sheets; they should still be firm.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Pair with a glass of red wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A classic Italian dish often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

family dinner
weeknight meal
holiday feast

Popularity Score

75/100

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