Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 450 g lean ground beef
  • 400 g tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 sheets lasagna noodles, oven ready
  • 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 75 g butter
  • 75 g plain flour
  • 800 ml milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg, grated
  • 50 g cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Grease a 3 litre ovenproof dish. Heat oil in a large pan and fry onions, garlic and carrot for 4-5 minutes Add mince and fry for 3-4 mins until brown.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, stock and seasoning. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter, add flour and stir for 1 minute Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Bring to boil, stirring until thick. Season and add cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven (see recipe description). Put 4 sheets lasagne in dish, cover with half meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with lasagne, cheese sauce and parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Take out and serve.