Easy Italian lasagna

Step 1/4

• ⅓ clove garlic
• ⅓ onion
• ⅔ carrots
• 166⅔ g ground beef
• olive oil
• 266⅔ g canned crushed tomatoes
• ⅔ tsp dried oregano
• salt
• pepper

• cutting board
• knife
• frying pan (large)
• cooking spoon

For the lasagna recipe, peel and finely chop garlic. Peel and dice the onion and carrots. Heat a little olive oil in a large pan and fry the onions, carrots and garlic. Add the minced beef and brown evenly, using a wooden spoon to break it up as you go. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Then add the chopped tomatoes and season again with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over a medium heat for approx. 15–20 min. Stir in the dried oregano.

Step 2/4

• 16⅔ g unsalted butter
• 13⅓ g flour
• 166⅔ ml milk
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• salt
• pepper

• oven
• saucepan (small)
• whisk

Preheat the oven for the lasagna to 200°C/390°F fan or 220°C/430°F top/bottom heat. For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the flour and brown while stirring. Gradually add the cold milk, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat and cook for approx. 5–8 min. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Step 3/4

• olive oil
• 50 g lasagna noodles

• baking dish
• ladle

Cover the base of the casserole dish with olive oil and then with a layer of béchamel. Now layer the lasagna sheets first, then the Bolognese and béchamel sauce in succession. Repeat until all the ingredients have been used up, finishing with béchamel on top.

Step 4/4

• 20 g Parmesan cheese

• grater

Grate the Parmesan over the last layer, transfer the lasagna to the preheated oven on the middle shelf and bake for approx. 30–40 min., or until the top is golden. Serve in the hot oven dish.

Enjoy your meal!