Lasagna Bolognese

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Lasagna Bolognese to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Lasagna Bolognese, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 pound dry lasagna noodles
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil,
• divided
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian whole
• peeled tomatoes (such as La
• Valle®)
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
• links, removed from casing and
• crumbled
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta
• cheese, broken apart with a fork
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella
• cheese, divided
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to
• taste

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Once the water is boiling, stir in the lasagna noodles, and return to a boil

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Drain well in a colander set in the sink

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Drizzle the cooked noodles with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil to prevent them from sticking together