Sfoglia: Lasagne alla Bolognese

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella lowers fat content.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ground beef and ground pork; cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth; simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh basil; remove from heat.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt; mix well.

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

Layer lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and mozzarella on top.

Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the final layer.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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