Lasagna Bolognese

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soften onion, carrot and celery in oil for 8 minutes. Add beef and brown, breaking it up.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add wine and reduce for 3 minutes. Stir in passata and half the salt; cover loosely and simmer 60 minutes.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Melt butter in another pan, stir in flour for 1 minute, then whisk in milk gradually. Simmer until thick and season with remaining salt and nutmeg.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oven to 180°C. Layer meat sauce, pasta and béchamel in a baking dish, finishing with béchamel and Parmesan.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes; uncover for 20 minutes until bubbling and the center reaches 74°C.

6. 06

   Step 6

   Rest 15 minutes before slicing.