Description
This is the lasagna bolognese recipe that steals the show at the table. Tender pasta, rich Bolognese, silky béchamel, and layers of cheese baked until golden. A true homemade favorite — with a little twist from our kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 oven-ready lasagna pasta (hydrate before layering)
- 4 cups béchamel sauce - see the recipe here
- 4 cups Bolognese sauce - see the recipe here
- 6 slices of ham (optional for that savory twist)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, to garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Hydrate pasta sheets in fresh water for about 2 minutes.
- Spread Bolognese sauce across the bottom of a rectangular casserole.
- Add a layer of pasta.
- Add ham slices.
- Spread a spoonful of béchamel before the next pasta layer.
- Add pasta, cover with béchamel.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over this layer.
- Add another pasta layer, then more Bolognese.
- Repeat ham + mozzarella if your dish is deep enough.
- Finish with Bolognese, then béchamel, and Parmesan on top.
- Bake at medium-high (375°F / 190°C) for about 30 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Hydrating pasta sheets first prevents them from turning brittle or undercooked.
Want a lighter version? Try turkey lasagna — swap the ground beef in your Bolognese for turkey.
Mozzarella is the melty star, but mixing in provolone or fontina makes the top extra decadent.
Leftovers? This lasagna reheats like a dream and might even taste better the next day.
Lasagna loves to soak up sauce as it rests. If you plan to freeze it, make your béchamel slightly thinner (more liquid than saucy) or save a bit to stir in when reheating. That way, every slice stays creamy and luscious.
Note: These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (~150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 g