Classic Lasagne al Forno

Ingredients

• Beef

  300 g

  $2.40

• Ground Pork

  250 g

  $1.30

• Lasagne Sheets

  250 g (12 sheets)

  $0.80

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.10

• Tomato paste

  2 tbsp (30 g)

  $0.21

• Onions

  100 g

  $0.15

• Carrots

  100 g

  $0.14

• Unsalted Butter

  50 g

  $0.44

• Plain flour

  40 g

  $0.05

• Milk

  500 ml

  $0.60

• Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)

  60 g

  $1.44

• Fresh Mozzarella

  150 g

  $1.26

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Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté finely diced onion and carrot in a large pot until tender, then add minced beef and pork, browning completely.

2. 2

   Stir in tomato paste, tinned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until rich and thick.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened to make béchamel.

4. 4

   Stir half of the grated parmesan into the warm béchamel and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish, then layer pasta sheets, meat sauce, béchamel, and mozzarella.

6. 6

   Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with béchamel, shredded mozzarella, and remaining parmesan on top.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered at 180°C (350°F) for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.