Hairy Bikers Lasagne Recipe
If you want comfort food, try the Hairy Bikers Lasagne Recipe. This dish is warm, filling, and very tasty.
Equipment
- Large saucepan.
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Cheese grater.
- Baking Dish
- Sharp knife
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground Beef
- 250 g Ground Pork
- 1 large Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 stick Celery
- 400 g Canned Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 300 ml Beef Stock
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 units Bay Leaves
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g Flour
- 600 ml Milk
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 12 units Lasagne Sheets
- 150 g Cheddar Cheese
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese
- 100 g Brussel Sprouts optional
Instructions
1. Cook the Meat Sauce:
- Brown the beef and pork in a pan. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the meat. Stir in the garlic and cook until soft. Pour in the tomatoes, paste, and the beef stock. Let it simmer low for about one hour.
2. Make the White Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a clean saucepan. Stir in the flour to make a thick paste. Slowly pour in the milk while you whisk hard. Keep stirring until the sauce is thick and smooth. Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
3. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to a medium-high heat. This ensures the lasagne cooks evenly all the way through.
4. Layer the Lasagne:
- Spread some meat sauce in the baking dish. Place a layer of pasta sheets on the meat. Spread a layer of white sauce over the pasta. Repeat these layers until the dish is full.
5. Add the Cheese:
- Sprinkle plenty of cheese over the top layer. Use both cheddar and parmesan for the best crust.
6. Bake the Dish:
- Put the dish in the oven for thirty minutes. Wait until the top is brown and very bubbly.
Notes
➜ Brown the meat well to get the best flavor.
➜ Simmer the sauce slowly so it becomes very thick.
➜ Always whisk the white sauce to avoid any lumps.
➜ Use fresh herbs for a much brighter taste profile.
➜ Let the lasagne sit for ten minutes before cutting.
➜ Season every layer with a little salt and pepper.
➜ Do not overlap the pasta sheets too much.
➜ Use a deep dish to prevent any messy spills.