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Lasagne & Garlic Bread

Lasagne & Garlic Bread

Serves: 4 Prep: 30 mins Cook: 50 mins Total: 80 mins

A classic beef lasagne layered with rich meat sauce, creamy white sauce, and melted cheese, served with crispy garlic bread. A comforting family favourite that never disappoints.



 

Ingredients

For the Beef Lasagne

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stick, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lasagne sheets

For the White Sauce

  • 50g butter
  • 50g plain flour
  • 600ml milk
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Assemble

  • 150g grated mozzarella or cheddar
  • 50g grated parmesan

For the Garlic Bread

  • 1 baguette
  • 75g butter, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Make the Meat Sauce

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until soft.

  3. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic and cook briefly.

  4. Step 5

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

  5. Step 6

    Stir in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, stock, and oregano.

  6. Step 7

    Season and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rich.

Prepare the White Sauce

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    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Step 9

    Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Step 10

    Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.

  4. Step 11

    Simmer gently until thickened.

  5. Step 12

    Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Assemble the Lasagne

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    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 14

    Layer meat sauce, lasagne sheets, and white sauce in an ovenproof dish.

  3. Step 15

    Repeat layers, finishing with white sauce.

Cheese & Bake

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    Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.

  2. Step 17

    Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Make the Garlic Bread

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    Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley.

  2. Step 19

    Spread over the baguette, wrap in foil, and bake for 10–12 minutes.

Rest & Serve

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    Rest the lasagne for 10 minutes before slicing.

  2. Step 21

    Serve hot with garlic bread on the side.

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