Lasagna, Mamma Mia! ;)

This dish takes quite some time and effort but is definitely worth the effort. I follow the recipe I found on the back of San Remo's lasagna box although you can change it as you please. For example I sometimes add fried egg plant slices in between layers which is very yummy too. You can switch beef with chicken, tuna and even vegetables if you want to go vegetarian.

Easy meat lasagna

Ingredients:

Lasagna sheets

2 tbsp oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

500g beef mince

5 tbsp tomato paste

2 x 400g canned tomatoes

2 cups chicken stock (u can mix chicken cube in water)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp plain flour

2 cups milk

125g mozzarella or cheddar cheese

How to Make It?

Meat Sauce

Heat oil in a saucepan.

Add onion, carrot, and garlic, cook until soft.Add beef mince, cook until brown. Stir in tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and chicken stock.Season with salt, pepperCover and cook gently 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in milk.
Return to heat, stir until thick and smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and add mozzarella or cheddar cheese, stirring over low heat until cheese melts.
Pour ½ cup of the meat sauce into a lightly greased baking dish.
Alternate layers of lasagna, meat, and cheese sauces, ending with cheese sauce layer (allow for 4 layers).
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, bake in oven for 35-40 minutes. Or until cooked through (test if cooked by pricking with a fork).
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Cheese Sauce

Melt butter in a separate saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes over gentle heat.

Assembly

Preheat oven to 180°C.

SERVES 4

Hint : For perfect lasagna, make sure that lasagna sheets are completely covered with the meat sauce. Important to retain a high level of moisture.