Classic Beef Lasagna

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 500g ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 800g canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 50g butter
• 50g flour
• 600ml milk
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   Make the meat sauce: Brown the beef in a pot. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Make the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in half the parmesan.

6. 6

   Assemble: Spread a little meat sauce in a baking dish. Top with noodles.

7. 7

   Layer: meat sauce, béchamel, noodles. Repeat.

8. 8

   Top with remaining béchamel, mozzarella, and parmesan.

9. 9

   Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden.

10. 10

    Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.