Lasagna

Servings

6 servings

Quick Stats

1.5–2 hrs • Comfort Food • Base: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 batch beef bolognese sauce
• 1 pack lasagna pasta sheets
• 75g butter
• 75g plain flour
• 600ml milk
• 150g grated cheese
• 1 handful basil leaves

Method

1. Make the meat sauce:
   Prepare the beef bolognese sauce and let it cool slightly so it is easier to layer.
2. Make the bechamel:
   Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk. Cook until smooth and thickened, seasoning to taste.
3. Layer the lasagna:
   Spread meat sauce over the base of a baking dish, add pasta sheets, then bechamel. Repeat the layers, finishing this stage with meat sauce.
4. Bake covered:
   Cover with foil and bake at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is bubbling.
5. Finish uncovered:
   Remove the foil. Add the final layer of bechamel and scatter over the cheese. Bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
6. Rest and serve:
   Rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then top with basil leaves and slice.

Tips

• Use the existing Beef Bolognese recipe as the meat sauce base.
• Resting makes the layers easier to cut and serve.