Ahhh yes — Lasagna Bolognese is the rich auntie of regular lasagna. 🍷🇮🇹 Think layers of silky pasta, luscious béchamel, and deep, meaty ragu that’s been lovingly simmered until it’s basically a warm Italian hug.
This isn’t your quick weeknight pasta — this is Sunday dinner luxury
🍝🔥 Lasagna Bolognese
(Slow-cooked, layered, and built to impress.)
Classic, elegant, and absolutely worth the wait.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix with pork/veal)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or red works too)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes or passata
- Salt, black pepper, pinch of nutmeg
- Simmer time: 1½ to 2 hours on low for best flavor
For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- Salt, white pepper, pinch of nutmeg
- Optional: a handful of grated Parmesan for depth
Other Essentials:
- 9–12 no-boil lasagna noodles (or fresh if you’ve got ‘em)
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Mozzarella (optional, but some like a little melty moment)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
🔥 How to Make:
- Make Bolognese:
- Sauté onion, carrot, celery until soft → add garlic
- Brown meat thoroughly
- Deglaze with wine → reduce → stir in milk & simmer
- Add tomato paste + tomatoes → season → simmer low & slow for 1–2 hours
- Make Béchamel:
- Melt butter → whisk in flour to form a roux
- Slowly whisk in warm milk → cook until thick & creamy
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
- Assemble Lasagna:
- Layer béchamel → noodles → Bolognese → béchamel → Parm → repeat (3–4 layers)
- Finish with béchamel + Parm on top
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 min covered, then uncover and broil until bubbly and golden
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing (hardest part, I know)
🍽️ Pro Tips:
- Letting it sit makes it slice cleaner
- A crisp side salad + red wine = chef’s kiss
- Make it a day ahead — it gets even better!
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “This isn’t just lasagna. This is Lasagna Bolognese — put some respect on her name.”
- “Low and slow is the flavor love language.”
- “Layers of love, cheese, and that slow-cooked soul.”
- “Your nonna called. She approves.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Aromatic soffritto sizzle
- Bolognese simmering with slow bubbling magic
- Silky béchamel pour + pasta layers
- Final bubbly golden pan → slice reveal → steamy forkful
Want a vegetarian mushroom Bolognese version? Or a shortcut creamy skillet lasagna for busy days? I gotchu — just say the word!
