Bolognese French Fry Lasagna

This recipe is perfect for cold days and to please children.
If you'd like, you can add mushrooms to the bolognese sauce.
You can use chicken or turkey instead of beef.

Neuza Costa

6 May, 2023

Ingredients:

• 800 g (1.76 lbs) of minced beef
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 4 chopped garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 100 g (3.53 oz) of chopped bacon
• 390 g (0.86 lbs) of peeled tomatoes in pieces with basil and oregano leaves
• 4 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 150 ml (5.3 fl oz) of white wine
• Dried oregano leaves
• 900 g (1.98 lbs) of potatoes for frying, thinly sliced
• Oil for frying
• 700 ml (24.6 fl oz) of bechamel sauce
• 200 g (7 oz or approximately 2 cups) of grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ liter (17.6 fl oz) of white wine
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Season the beef with salt and black pepper.
   Mix well.
2. In a deep fryer, heat the oil and when it's hot, fry the sliced potatoes.
   Stir occasionally with a fork to ensure even frying.
   Place the fried potatoes on a tray lined with paper towels.
   Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the bolognese sauce.
   In a frying pan, heat the olive oil, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
   Stir and let it heat well.
   Add the bacon to the mixture and sauté until it starts to brown.
   Add the minced beef.
   Use a spoon and fork to break up the meat and cook evenly.
4. Once the meat has browned, add the peeled tomatoes and tomato paste.
   Stir well, and finally, add the white wine.
   Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
   hen the bolognese is done, remove the bay leaves.
5. In a bowl, combine the two cheeses and oregano leaves.
   Mix well.
6. In a large oven-safe dish, layer ⅓ of the bolognese sauce on the bottom.
   Top with ⅓ of the fried potatoes.
   Pour ¼ of the bechamel sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with ¼ of the cheese mixture.
   Repeat this process two more times.
   Finally, pour the last ¼ of the bechamel sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
   Remove from the oven and serve.

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