Classic Lasagna Bolognese

Name: Classic Lasagna Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 lasagna sheets (no-boil or regular); 500g ground beef; 200g pancetta, diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 800g canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups mozzarella, shredded; 1 cup Parmesan, grated; Salt and black pepper to taste

Published: June 28, 2026 | Italian Cuisine | ⏱ 1h 30min

Slice of classic lasagna bolognese with layers visible

Lasagna bolognese is the ultimate Italian comfort food — layers of rich, slow-simmered meat ragu, silky béchamel sauce, and tender pasta baked to golden, bubbling perfection. This classic recipe from Emilia-Romagna is a labour of love that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Recipe Info

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time1h 0min

Total Time1h 30min

Servings8

DifficultyMedium

CuisineItalian

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking. This helps the layers set and prevents it from collapsing when sliced.
Making the ragu a day ahead deepens the flavour significantly.
No-boil lasagna sheets work perfectly and save time, but ensure they are fully covered by sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	32g
Fat	28g
Saturated Fat	14g
Carbohydrates	36g
Fiber	3g
Sugar	8g
Sodium	680mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Assemble the lasagna completely, refrigerate, and bake within 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time.

No-boil sheets do not need pre-cooking. If using traditional sheets, boil for 2 minutes less than package directions.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 (268 votes)

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