Old School Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Old School Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin and organic); 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped; 8 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 sprigs fresh thyme, washed; 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried; 8 pounds ripe (or even slightly overripe) red tomatoes, washed and chopped; 1 1/2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves, washed; 8 quarts water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 pound lasagna sheets; 1 pound shredded Mozzarella; 1 pound shredded Parmesan; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 carrots, rough chopped; 1 onion, rough chopped; 2 ribs celery, rough chopped; 1/2 recipe tomato sauce (above); 1/4 cup whole milk; Special equipment: 13 by 9-inch baking pan

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin and organic)
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
8 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme, washed
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
8 pounds ripe (or even slightly overripe) red tomatoes, washed and chopped
1 1/2 cups tightly-packed fresh basil leaves, washed
8 quarts water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pound lasagna sheets
1 pound shredded Mozzarella
1 pound shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, rough chopped
1 onion, rough chopped
2 ribs celery, rough chopped
1/2 recipe tomato sauce (above)
1/4 cup whole milk
Special equipment: 13 by 9-inch baking pan

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["I love lasagna.", "I sometimes make it my Sunday afternoon project and enjoy it for dinner on a weeknight when I don't have as much free time.", "It tastes just as delicious (if not better) when it sits in the refrigerator overnight before eating!", "I also love to make it this time of year because the local tomatoes are at the height of their season.", "So are basil, spinach and fresh thyme.", "Lasagna can be as simple or as complicated as your schedule allows.", "If you're feeling adventurous, you can make Mozzarella cheese at home or your own pasta dough from scratch.", "My grandmother layers meatballs in the lasagna.", "To die for!", "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.", "Tomato Sauce:", "In a medium pot, heat the olive oil and add the onions and garlic.", "Season with salt and pepper, to taste.", "When it turns light brown, add the thyme, bay leaf and tomatoes.", "Simmer for 20 minutes, then taste for seasoning.", "Add more salt and pepper, if desired.", "Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves.", "Stir in the basil leaves and shut off the heat to allow the sauce to ""rest.""

2170

kcal

Calories

163

Fat

Carbs

119

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin and organic), 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped, 8 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Old School Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce 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.

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Old School Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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