Lasagna Bolognese
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"Lasagna Bolognese should be made using an authentic slow cooked Ragu alla Bolognese (Bolognese Sauce). Marinara sauce mixed with browned ground beef just won't do here." - italianchef
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Italian
Main course
- For the Bolognese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 carrot, chopped fine
- 1 celery stalk, chopped fine
- 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped coarsely
- 3 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
- 1 35 ounce can imported Italian plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup meat broth, hot
- salt and pepper to taste
- For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- To assemble the lasagna:
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh green lasagna noodles
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese
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