Lasagna Bolognese

Ingredients

• To make the bolognese sauce:
• 1/2 cup Italian extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (plus 1 clove finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional, and more to taste)
• 8 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water, as needed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped
• 1 pound organic ground beef (93% lean)
• 1/2 cup good red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• To make the lasagna:
• 4 cups bolognese sauce
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups organic dairy milk, warmed
• 9 lasagna sheets (or 1 package fresh lasagna sheets)
• 1 cup grated parmigiano cheese, plus 1 cup
• Sliced fresh mozzarella (optional)

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