Classic Lasagne
Directions
- 1Remove the cooked lasagne from the oven.
- 2Remove the cooked lasagne from the oven.
- 3Remove the cooked lasagne from the oven.
- 4Cut and serve a portion of the lasagne.
- 5Cut and serve a portion of the lasagne.
- 6Cut and serve a portion of the lasagne.
- 7Garnish the lasagne with fresh basil.
- 8Garnish the lasagne with fresh basil.
- 9Garnish the lasagne with fresh basil.
- 10Finely chop the onion.
- 11Finely chop the onion.
- 12Finely chop the onion.
- 13Finely chop the carrot.
- 14Finely chop the carrot.
- 15Finely chop the carrot.
- 16Finely chop the celery.
- 17Finely chop the celery.
- 18Finely chop the celery.
- 19Mince the garlic.
- 20Mince the garlic.
- 21Mince the garlic.
- 22Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 23Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 24Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 25Add the beef mince to the pan and cook until browned.
- 26Add the beef mince to the pan and cook until browned.
- 27Add the beef mince to the pan and cook until browned.
- 28Remove the browned mince from the pan and set aside.
- 29Remove the browned mince from the pan and set aside.
- 30Remove the browned mince from the pan and set aside.
- 31In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook until softened. Then add the carrots and celery, and sauté for a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 32In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook until softened. Then add the carrots and celery, and sauté for a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 33In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook until softened. Then add the carrots and celery, and sauté for a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 34Return the browned mince to the pan.
- 35Return the browned mince to the pan.
- 36Return the browned mince to the pan.
- 37Stir in the tomato paste.
- 38Stir in the tomato paste.
- 39Stir in the tomato paste.
- 40Add paprika and oregano to the meat sauce.
- 41Add paprika and oregano to the meat sauce.
- 42Add paprika and oregano to the meat sauce.
- 43Open the tins of chopped tomatoes.
- 44Open the tins of chopped tomatoes.
- 45Open the tins of chopped tomatoes.
- 46Add the tins of tomatoes and a splash of water to the pan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer on low heat.
- 47Add the tins of tomatoes and a splash of water to the pan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer on low heat.
- 48Add the tins of tomatoes and a splash of water to the pan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer on low heat.
- 49Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- 50Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- 51Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- 52In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 53In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 54In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 55Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes to form a roux.
- 56Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes to form a roux.
- 57Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes to form a roux.
- 58Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- 59Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- 60Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- 61Add the grated cheddar and mozzarella, and stir until melted and smooth.
- 62Add the grated cheddar and mozzarella, and stir until melted and smooth.
- 63Add the grated cheddar and mozzarella, and stir until melted and smooth.
- 64Stir in the mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 65Stir in the mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 66Stir in the mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 67Spread a layer of the meat sauce in a baking tray.
- 68Spread a layer of the meat sauce in a baking tray.
- 69Spread a layer of the meat sauce in a baking tray.
- 70Top with a layer of white sauce and a sprinkling of grated mozzarella.
- 71Top with a layer of white sauce and a sprinkling of grated mozzarella.
- 72Top with a layer of white sauce and a sprinkling of grated mozzarella.
- 73Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce.
- 74Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce.
- 75Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce.
- 76Repeat the layers (meat sauce, white sauce, and lasagne sheets) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of white sauce.
- 77Repeat the layers (meat sauce, white sauce, and lasagne sheets) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of white sauce.
- 78Repeat the layers (meat sauce, white sauce, and lasagne sheets) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of white sauce.
- 79Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top.
- 80Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top.
- 81Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top.
- 82Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the lasagne is cooked through and the top is crisp and golden.
- 83Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the lasagne is cooked through and the top is crisp and golden.
- 84Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the lasagne is cooked through and the top is crisp and golden.
Ingredients
- 750 g beef mince
- 750 g beef mince
- 750 g beef mince
- 1 onion
- 1 onion
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1 carrot
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 tbsp Napolina olive oil
- 1 tbsp Napolina olive oil
- 1 tbsp Napolina olive oil
- 1 tbsp Napolina tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Napolina tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Napolina tomato paste
- 2 tins Napolina chopped tomatoes
- 2 tins Napolina chopped tomatoes
- 2 tins Napolina chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt
- salt
- salt
- pepper
- pepper
- pepper
- 50 g butter
- 50 g butter
- 50 g butter
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 750 ml whole milk
- 750 ml whole milk
- 750 ml whole milk
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 pack Napolina Lasagne Sheets
- 1 pack Napolina Lasagne Sheets
- 1 pack Napolina Lasagne Sheets
- basil leaves
- basil leaves
- basil leaves
- water
- water
- water
Equipment
knifechopping boardfrying panwooden spooncan openergratersaucepanwhiskbaking trayoven
Tips
- Allow the lasagne to sit for 15 minutes before serving.