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Beef Ragu Lasagna

Prepration:

This decadent braised beef ragu lasagna makes an impressive main dish for fall entertaining.

Suggested Wine Pairing: Phantom Red Blend

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Serves: 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb stewing beef
  • 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper, divided
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups sodium-reduced beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 pkg (12 oz) fresh lasagna sheets
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat oil in high-sided skillet or Dutch oven set over high heat; sear beef for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from pan; season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. In same skillet, cook butter, mushrooms, onion, celery, carrot, and remaining salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened. Add rosemary and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.

3. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomato sauce and bay leaf; bring to boil.

4. Add seared beef to pan. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is very tender and shreds easily with a fork. Remove bay leaves. Stir in half of the parsley.

5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare lasagna sheets according to package directions.

6. Ladle 1 cup meat sauce into bottom of buttered 11- x 8-inch baking dish. Place 2 lasagna sheets over top. Spread with half of the remaining meat sauce; sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Repeat layers. Top with 2 lasagna sheets; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

7. Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Recipe Notes

  • For make-ahead, prepare beef ragu, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Suggested Wine Pairing

Phantom Red Blend