Sauté the vegetables

• Heat the olive oil in a large deep pan.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery.
• Cook until softened.

Brown the beef

• Add the garlic and ground beef.
• Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

Build the sauce

• Season with salt, black pepper and paprika.
• Add the tomato passata and fresh basil.
• Simmer.

Add the pasta

• Break the lasagna sheets into pieces and add them directly to the pan.
• Stir gently so they are covered with the sauce.
• Add a little water if needed.

Cook covered

• Cover with a lid and cook on low heat, stirring gently from time to time, until the pasta is tender.

Melt the cheese

• Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
• Cover again and cook until the cheese melts.

Finish and serve

• Finish with fresh basil and serve.