Lasagne Al Forno

Ingredients

• 6 ounces lasagna noodles
• 200 g mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 4 ounces streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 lb minced beef
• 14 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 5 fluid ounces stock or wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 ounces butter
• 2 ounces flour
• 1 pint milk

Directions

1. 1

   Making the meat sauce:.

2. 2

   1. Heat oil in large saucepan and fry onion, garlic, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes, add bacon and minced beef stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes, until mince is browned.

3. 3

   Stir in the stock or wine, tomatos, puree, herbs, nutmeg and season to taste, with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Making the bechamel sauce:.

6. 6

   Melt butter and stir in flour.

7. 7

   Gradually add the milk, stirring to make a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Heat the oven to 200C, 400F or Gas 6.

9. 9

   Grease a shallow ovenproof dish and make layers of the bechamel sauce, lasagne, meat sauce and mozzerella slices, ending with a layer of bechamel to completely cover the top.

10. 10

    Sprinkly with parmesan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden.