Lasagna alla Bolognese with meat ragù and creamy béchamel
Difficulty Elevated
Cuisine Italian
Diets Omnivore
Yield 4 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Lasagna alla Bolognese with meat ragù and creamy béchamel
A elevated Italian dish perfect for omnivore diets. Using fresh ingredients from your pantry, customized by our World Class AI Chef.
Nutrition Facts
Cooking Steps
Each component prepared separately.
Creamy Béchamel
Ingredientssubstitutes
Creamy Béchamel
unsalted butter
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50g
all-purpose flour
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50g
whole milk
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750ml
ground nutmeg
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0.2tsp
table salt
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0.5tsp
Creamy Béchamel Instructions
Prep
1. Measure out the butter, flour, and milk. Pre-heat the milk slightly in a separate pan or microwave.
8. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming as it cools slightly.
Cook
2. Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly to avoid browning.
4. Slowly add a small amount of warm milk, whisking vigorously to incorporate and remove any lumps.
5. Continue adding the milk in stages, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
6. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a velvety, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency.
7. Season with ground nutmeg and salt. Remove from heat.
Meat Ragù
Ingredientssubstitutes
Meat Ragù
beef ground beef
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400g
pork ground pork
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200g
onion
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100g
garlic
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10g
carrots
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80g
celery
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80g
canned tomatoes
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800g
red wine
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150ml
Beef Stock, Cube
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1pcs
olive oil
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30ml
table salt
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1tsp
ground black pepper
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0.5tsp
Meat Ragù Instructions
Prep
1. Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cook
2. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
3. Add the ground beef and ground pork. SAFE HANDLING: Ensure raw meat is cooked thoroughly until browned and handle raw juices with care by washing hands and tools immediately.
4. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
5. Add the canned tomatoes and the beef stock cube dissolved in 100ml of hot water.
6. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer gently for at least 90 minutes.
7. Check the ragù consistency; it should be thick and rich. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
8. Keep warm until ready to assemble the lasagna layers.
Pasta Assembly
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Pasta Assembly
lasagna sheets
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250g
parmesan
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100g
Pasta Assembly Instructions
Prep
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and finely grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
2. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish with butter or oil.
Cook
3. Spread a few spoonfuls of Meat Ragù over the bottom of the dish to prevent the pasta from sticking.
4. Place a layer of lasagna sheets over the sauce, trimming edges if necessary to fit the dish.
5. Add a layer of ragù, followed by a layer of Creamy Béchamel, and a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
6. Repeat the layers (pasta, ragù, béchamel, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of béchamel.
7. Top generously with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano to create a golden crust.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the top is bubbling and deep golden brown.
Serve
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to ensure the layers stay intact.
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Ingredient Substitutes
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beef ground beef
beef brisket
beef chuck roast/shoulder clod
beef flank steak
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pork ground pork
bacon
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onion
fennel bulbs
garlic
leeks
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garlic
fennel bulbs
leeks
onion
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carrots
beets
parsnips
potatoes
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celery
asparagus
rhubarb
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canned tomatoes
canned beets
canned carrots
canned corn
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red wine
dessert wine
fortified wine
rosé wine
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Beef Stock, Cube
beurre blanc
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cocktail sauce
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olive oil
canola oil
extra virgin olive oil
grapeseed oil
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table salt
flake salt
garlic salt
himalayan pink salt
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ground black pepper
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unsalted butter
clarified butter (ghee)
nut butters (e.g. almond)
salted butter
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all-purpose flour
almond flour
barley flour
buckwheat flour
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whole milk
almond milk
buttermilk
coconut milk
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ground nutmeg
Cayenne Pepper
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Chili Powder
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table salt
flake salt
garlic salt
himalayan pink salt
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lasagna sheets
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parmesan
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