Lasagna Bolognese with Ajvar
By Granny's Secret
Published on 21 April 2022
Traditionally, lasagna is an Italian dish, but we’ve decided to add a
bit of our own tradition to it.
Lasagna
bolognese with ajvar will take a little longer to make, but the result will be
fabulous. Ideal for a family lunch, or a dinner party with friends. Delicate
and savory, melting in your mouth, and very filling at the same time. Looking for more pasta recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
2 hrs 30 minsTotal time
4Servings
1 hrPrep time
1 hr 30 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of flour
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, cubed
- 500 g of ground beef
- 4 tbsp of granny’s secret ajvar
- 1 pinch of salt, to taste
- 1 pinch of pepper, to taste
- 50 ml of dry white wine
- 500 g of tomato puree, or pelati
- 200 ml of chicken stock
- 2 tbsp of unsalted butter
- 250 ml of whole milk, (or cream) warmed
- 250 g of fresh lasagne sheets
Method
Step 1
Clean and chop onion and carrot. Heat oil in a large pan, then add meat, onion and carrot, and fry until the meat turns a nice brown color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Step 2
Add wine and let boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat and stew until the liquid evaporates. Add tomato puree, ajvar and half of the stock, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes gradually adding the rest of the stock, and stirring occasionally, until the sauce boils down and thickens.Step 3
While Bolognese sauce is cooling, make béchamel. Melt butter on medium heat in a pot, add flour and fry for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add milk or cream, reduce heat and simmer, still stirring constantly, until the sauce turns thick and creamy. Add salt and season to taste.Step 4
To build your lasagna, start with a layer of béchamel sauce at the bottom of the casserole. Then keep layering the pasta, Bolognese and béchamel in that order. Cover the top layer of pasta with the rest of béchamel, and add parmesan if desired.Step 5
Bake lasagna in the oven at 200°C for around 20 minutes.