Indulge in the Epitome of Culinary Delight: Ultimate Lasagna Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
• 1 pound (450 grams) ground pork
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 3 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 finely chopped carrot
• 1 finely chopped celery stalk
• 1 can (28 ounces/800 grams) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and pork until no longer pink. Remove excess fat.
4. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and red wine (if using). Mix well.
6. Add basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half of the grated Parmesan. Mix well.
8. Assemble lasagna by spreading a thin layer of Bolognese sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
9. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping. Add Bolognese sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
10. Repeat layers, ending with Bolognese sauce on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
11. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
12. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
13. Slice into portions and savor the perfection of your ultimate Bolognese lasagna!

Note: Customize with ingredients like mushrooms or spinach in the Bolognese sauce. Adjust seasoning and cheese quantities to your taste.