Simply Delicious Lasagne

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

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, stock and seasoning. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Take out and serve.