Meaty Lasagna Bolognese Recipe

Name: Meaty Lasagna Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage; 4 ounces pancetta (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) or 4 ounces bacon (cut into 1/4-inch pieces); 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup); 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup whole milk or 1 cup half-and-half; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.); 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (4 oz.); 12 no-boil lasagna noodles; 1 (10 ounce) containerrefrigerated alfredo sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
4 ounces pancetta (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) or 4 ounces bacon (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup half-and-half
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage
1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.)
1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (4 oz.)
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 (10 ounce) containerrefrigerated alfredo sauce

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a dutch oven, cook ground beef, sausage, pancetta, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic over med-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain off fat.
3
Stir in milk; simmer, uncovered, until milk is nearly evaporated.
4
Stir in wine and broth; simmer, uncovered until liquid is nearly evaporated.
5
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sage, parsley, pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper; taste for seasoning and adjust.
6
In a bowl, combine the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
7
To assemble, spread 1/3 of the meat sauce over the bottom of an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
8
Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese mixture; top with 4 noodles.
9
Repeat layering meat sauce, cheese, mixture, and noodles two times.
10
Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the noodles; cover dish with foil.
11
Bake for 40 minutes; sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture.
12
Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until heated through.
13
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

2067

kcal

Calories

Fat

264

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage, 4 ounces pancetta (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) or 4 ounces bacon (cut into 1/4-inch pieces), 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Meaty Lasagna Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meaty Lasagna Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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