Meaty Lasagna Bolognese

Don't be deterred by the lengthy ingredient list for this scrumptious Italian main dish recipe. This is the mother of all lasagnas, combining beef, sausage, pancetta, and white wine to name a few. Your family will think it's well worth the effort.


Meaty Lasagna Bolognese


by 1  person


read comments


add your rating
add a comment

Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: Makes 9 or 10 servings.
See More Better Homes and Gardens Recipes
Ingredients
 
savings in
 
  • 1  lb.  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 8  oz.  bulk Italian sausageOn Sale
  • 4  oz.  pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1  large  onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  medium  carrots, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  stalks  celery, choppedOn Sale
  • 3  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  whole milk or half-and-halfOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1  cup  canned crushed tomatoesOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh sageOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)On Sale
  • 1  cup  finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)On Sale
  • 12    no-boil lasagna noodlesOn Sale
  • 1  10-oz. container  refrigerated alfredo pasta sauceOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For meat sauce: In a large pot, cook ground beef, sausage, pancetta, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat.
2.
Stir in milk. Simmer, uncovered, until milk is nearly evaporated. Stir in wine and broth. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is nearly evaporated. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sage, parsley, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper. In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
3.
To assemble, spread one-third of the meat sauce over the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese mixture. Top with noodles. Repeat layering meat sauce, cheese mixture, and noodles two more times. Spread the alfredo sauce evenly over the noodles.
4.
Cover dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 9 or 10 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 631, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Monounsaturated Fat 12 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1157 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
how-tos