Lasagne
I’ve been making lasagne since before I could walk, and I’ve learned a thing or two since then. In this vid I make an ocean of lasagne because it freezes so well and I can defrost it for weeks to come. Mmmmmmmmm….. Lasagne……
Ingredients
For the sauce
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Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a very large pan. Add in the onions, celery and smoked meat and fry with stirring for 5 minutes to soften the onions.
- Add in the minced meat and garlic and fry until the meat is browned.
- Add in the flour and tomato paste and cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Dissolve the stock cubes in 300 ml of water and add to the pan together with the tomatoes and the wine.
- Bring to the boil and add in the oregano and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Add in a few dollops of Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour. Continue cooking with stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk a little at a time and beat with a whisk.
- Once all the milk is added bring the sauce to the boil, turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with pepper.
- Construct your lasagne in a lasagne dish by creating layers of meat sauce, lasagne sheets and cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle the final cheese layer with parmesan and bake in the oven at 160°C for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Titli's Tips
I use lasagne that requires no pre-cooking because it is a time-saver. Be patient when making the sauce and be sure to use a whisk when you are adding the milk. You are more likely to make a lump-free sauce this way.
If you don’t want to use wine, use the equivalent volume of stock or water.
Lasagne freezes very well, so I tend to make it in bulk. Lasagna IS my comfort food :-)
If you don’t want to use wine, use the equivalent volume of stock or water.
Lasagne freezes very well, so I tend to make it in bulk. Lasagna IS my comfort food :-)
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 678
33%
Calories from Fat 384
Total Fat 42.7g
65%
Saturated Fat 19.9g
99%
Unsaturated Fat 18.7g
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g
13%
Dietary Fibre 5.9g
23%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 31.7g
63%
Cholesterol 121.7mgs
40%
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