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The Ultimate Lasagne

2 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • lasagne sheetsGrains250 g
  • minced beefMeat500 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • carrot (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • celery stalk (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (crushed)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato passataPantry700 ml
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • red wineBeverages100 ml
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy60 g
  • plain flourPantry60 g
  • milkDairy700 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy80 g
  • mozzarella (torn)Dairy250 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

488kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the ragù

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and soften the onion, carrot and celery.
    • Add the garlic and minced beef and brown well, breaking it up.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the red wine and let it reduce.
    Step 1
  2. Simmer the sauce

    • Add the tomato passata and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
    Step 2
  3. Make the béchamel

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour to form a roux.
    • Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until smooth and thickened.
    • Season and stir in half of the parmesan.
    Step 3
  4. Layer the lasagne

    • Spread a little ragù in the base of the baking dish.
    • Alternate layers of lasagne sheets, ragù and béchamel.
    • Finish with a layer of béchamel, the mozzarella and the remaining parmesan.
    Step 4
  5. Bake

    • Bake until golden and bubbling.
    • Rest before slicing and serving.
    Step 5