Lazy Lasagna Bolognese

Description

This recipe for lasagna, always a favorite Italian dish, can be made ahead. Assemble the lasagna (through step 4) up to 1 day in advance, cover, and chill. To save time, prepare the béchamel sauce while the meat simmers.

Ingredients

• 1 box (9 oz.) oven-ready dried lasagna
• 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1/2 pound mild Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1/2 pound mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• About 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese (about 5 oz.)
• Béchamel Sauce

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• Yield
• Makes 8 servings