Proper Lasagne

2h 15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Crisp up the pancetta, set aside.
  2. 2Brown the beef mince in the same pan until it sizzles and colours.
  3. 3Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and pancetta back in.
  4. 4Sweat for a few minutes.
  5. 5Stir through the tomato purée, cook for 2 mins.
  6. 6Pour in the red wine.
  7. 7Let the alcohol evaporate.
  8. 8Add beef stock, tomatoes, bay leaves (and parmesan rind if you have).
  9. 9Simmer gently for 1 hour.
  10. 10For the béchamel: melt butter.
  11. 11Stir in flour, cook for 2 mins.
  12. 12Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  13. 13Melt through the Boursin.
  14. 14Season to taste.
  15. 15Build the lasagne: ragu → sheets → béchamel → mozzarella.
  16. 16Repeat layers.
  17. 17Bake at 200°C/400°F for 35 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  18. 18Rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.
  19. 19Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 250 g pancetta
  • 1 kg beef mince
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 glass red wine
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 1 Boursin Cheese
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Lasagne sheets
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Fresh basil

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Let the alcohol evaporate after adding red wine.
  • Rest the lasagne for 15-20 minutes before slicing.