Simple weeknight lasagna recipe

Simple weeknight lasagna recipe


Among the healthiest activities is preparing meals for loved ones. Like those of many other cultures, Italians like preparing hearty, home-cooked meals for their loved ones. This quick and easy weekday lasagna just takes a few minutes to prepare and is ready to be devoured as soon as it bubbles in the oven. This dish is perfect for a cosy midweek dinner with the family.

Simple weeknight lasagna tips

The cheese sauce may be made by adding a cup of cheese to a basic bechamel or white sauce. When the whisk leaves long, deep streaks that take a few seconds to fill up, your sauce is ready. Pasta may be layered thickly or thinly, depending on personal preference. Lasanga is often accompanied by a refreshing green salad to balance off the heavy cheese sauce. Make sure everyone gets a thick slice and digs in.

Try this easy lasagna recipe on weeknights when you have some time and are craving comfort food.

Simple weeknight lasagna recipe

Simple weeknight lasagna recipe

Recipe by Gary Dunn

Course: Recipes

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 carrots, grated

  • 1 can tomato puree

  • 2 large onions

  • 1 wine glass sweet sherry

  • 1kg lean beef mince

  • Worchestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste

  • 3 bay leaves

  • cayenne pepper

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • grated cheddar cheese

  • parmesan cheese

Method

  • Brown the beef in the pot or saucepan and remove to set aside.
  • Fry carrots, onions and garlic in some oil and a knob of butter.
  • Add the beef back after deglazing with the sherry.
  • Add the tomato paste and puree, a cup of stock or water along with the rest of the ingredients except the cheese. Simmer for at least an hour.
  • Make a creamy cheese sauce or bechamel with a tablespoon of butter and flour melted together before slowly adding at least one cup of milk and whisking constantly until very thick.
  • Cook the pasta if you’re using sheets.
  • Layer with meat, cheese sauce and then pasta and repeat.
  • Cover with a combination of cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven until brown and bubbly. (about 20 minutes)


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