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This Traditional Lasagne is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of fresh egg pasta, a slow-simmered Bolognese sauce, and a velvety béchamel. The combination of tender pork, aromatic herbs, and melted Parmesan creates a deep, savory flavor profile that is both hearty and elegant. Perfect for weekend gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep, this dish holds up beautifully in the fridge or freezer. While it requires some time to assemble and bake, the result is a restaurant-quality centerpiece that brings everyone to the table. ItâÂÂs a labor of love that rewards you with every satisfying bite.
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Traditional Lasagne
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This Traditional Lasagne is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of fresh egg pasta, a slow-simmered Bolognese sauce, and a velvety béchamel. The combination of tender pork, aromatic herbs, and melted Parmesan creates a deep, savory flavor profile that is both hearty and elegant. Perfect for weekend gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep, this dish holds up beautifully in the fridge or freezer. While it requires some time to assemble and bake, the result is a restaurant-quality centerpiece that brings everyone to the table. ItâÂÂs a labor of love that rewards you with every satisfying bite.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the egg pasta dough by combining eggs and flour; roll out as thin as possible and cut into 2-inch wide strips or 4-inch squares.
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Dice the onion, carrot, and celery; mince the garlic.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add ground pork and cook until it loses its pink color, about 3 minutes.
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Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
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Add dry white wine, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan; simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and their juice, breaking them up with a wooden spoon; cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
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Season the Bolognese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
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For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Reduce heat; season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer the béchamel for 20 minutes until smooth and thick.
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 3 minutes for fresh pasta.
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Drain the pasta and refresh under cold water.
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Pour a thin layer of Bolognese sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
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Arrange a layer of pasta on top of the sauce.
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Pour 1/3 of the remaining Bolognese sauce and 1/3 of the béchamel over the pasta.
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Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the layer.
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Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of Parmesan cheese.
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Heat oven to 400ðF (204ðC).
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Loosely cover the lasagne with foil and bake until warmed through, about 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and place the lasagne under the broiler until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Let the lasagne sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 21.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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