Baked lasagna
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Probably, everyone has already heard about lasagna. Most likely, many of you have even tried it. But how often do you prepare it in your own kitchen? Yes, making authentic lasagna does require quite a bit of time (especially for the meat sauce). But believe me, the result will undoubtedly delight you and your family. Fragrant, incredibly appetizing, with a beautiful crust, this lasagna will transport you to vibrant Italy. Serve it hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Onion, celery stalk, and carrot need to be grated on a fine grater or finely chopped using a food processor.
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Step 2
Then add these vegetables to a saucepan with heated olive oil and fry, stirring, for about 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Then add the pancetta (bacon) minced with a blender to the vegetables.
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Step 4
Add the minced meat and mix well. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
Then add wine to the meat mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Dilute the tomato paste in chicken broth and add it to the pot. Now season the Bolognese sauce with salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Let it simmer over the lowest heat for about 1.5 hours.
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Step 7
Then add a glass of milk (can be replaced with cream), mix, bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
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Step 8
Now prepare the "Béchamel". In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
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Step 9
Then add flour to the oil and mix well with a spatula. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 10
Next, add the hot milk and quickly mix well.
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Step 11
Prepare the "Béchamel" sauce over the lowest heat until it begins to thicken. Then add salt to taste and 1-2 pinches of nutmeg.
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Step 12
Grease the baking dish with olive oil and then add a thin layer of "Bolognese."
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Step 13
Then we lay the lasagna sheets.
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Step 14
Brush the entire surface of the sheets with "Béchamel" sauce.
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Step 15
Next — a layer of Bolognese sauce, sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
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Step 16
Then we layer the lasagna sheets again, spread them with "Béchamel" sauce, followed by "Bolognese" sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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Step 17
The final layer is a mix of "Bolognese" and "Béchamel," topped with a thick layer of cheese.
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Step 18
Place the lasagna in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour. Then remove the cooked lasagna and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
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Step 19
Cut the ready lasagna into portions and serve with a salad or simply on its own.