Lasagna Bolognese

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel & mince the onion.
• Step 2
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion & grated or minced garlic. Cook, stirring for 2 min.
• Step 3
  Add the ground beef. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 3-4 min, breaking it into pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
• Step 4
  Add the tomato purée, salt, pepper & oregano. Add fresh basil (optional).
• Step 5
  Reduce the heat to low & let simmer for 3-5 min.
• Step 6
  Melt the butter in another pot over medium-low heat.
• Step 7
  Add the flour. Stir until smooth & combined.
• Step 8
  Gradually pour in the milk, mixing continuously as the sauce thickens.
• Step 9
  Season with salt & pepper. Add a pinch of nutmeg (optional). Mix it all together. Remove from heat.
• Step 10
  Start layering your lasagna! Add a drizzle of oil to a baking dish. Lay a single layer of lasagna sheets in the pan. Spread half of the meaty tomato sauce over top. Add a third of the mozzarella & béchamel sauce. Repeat to make another layer!
• Step 11
  Add a third layer of lasagna sheets. Top with the remaining mozzarella & béchamel sauce.
• Step 12
  Cover with foil or a lid. Bake for 30-40 min, or until the lasagna noodles are cooked through. Serve & enjoy!