Ingredients:
For the meat sauce:
3 tbsp of olive oil
a mix of basil, thyme, parsley, rosemary 1 tbsp or dry Italian seasoning 2 tsp
1 large onion
4 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp of chilli flakes
black pepper ½ tsp
salt to taste (around 1tsp )( remember that cheddar cheese is salty)
ground meat 1 kg (beef or mutton)
chopped tomatoes 800g
water to cook for 30 minutes
For bechamel /white sauce:
butter 4 tbsp
flour 4 tbsp
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of salt
cold milk 3 cups
Pan Size: 22 x 32 cm
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one packet of instant/no-boil lasagna sheet or as needed
grated mozzarella cheese
grated light cheddar cheese
grated parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh mozzarella on top (optional)
Time and temperature:
bake at 200°C preheated oven for 35-40 minutes covered then uncover the lasagna and bake another 10-15 minutes to brown the top a bit. ( oven temperature and time may vary)
Notes:
1. caramelize onion and meat before adding tomato for extra flavour
2. pour milk quickly at once for the smooth bechamel sauce. if you pour slowly the flour will be lumpy and you have to whisk for a long time.
if the sauce thickens a lot add a little more milk or water.
3. if you don't have fresh herbs use around 2 tsp of dry Italian seasoning
4. when adding salt remember that we are adding little salt in every sauce and the cheese is also salty.
5. I used some toothpick to prevent the aluminium foil from sticking to the cheese, remember to take it out before serving.
6. let the lasagna cool down and set before slicing
What size pan are you using?
ReplyDeleteIt's literally written above, people are blind or stupid. Pan Size: 22 x 32 cm
DeleteWhat Siriphone said: What size pan are you using?
ReplyDeletedepends how thick you want your lasagna to be. 1x 9" by 13" should be enough.
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ReplyDeleteSizzling and spicy
ReplyDeleteVery interesting can I add bell pepper to this recipe
ReplyDeleteno, doesn't taste as good
DeleteThank you for this dish. It is one of the best
ReplyDeleteHi can i know what herbs did you put in the end top of the lasagna? And i cant find thyme in anywhere near me so is it okay if i dont add thyme?
ReplyDeleteWorks without thyme, grow it yourself if you can't find it already cut, seeds can be purchased online.
DeleteHi, how much water has been used for the meat sauce? and can the meat be substituted with ground chicken?
ReplyDeleteUse ground chicken if you hate yourself. The amount of water depends on how long you let your sauce reduce. 1/3 of the original can's volume in water or you can add 200-400ml.
DeleteLasagna is a versatile and satisfying dish that has gained popularity around the world. Its layers of flavors and textures make it a beloved comfort food for many. Whether enjoyed as a classic meat lasagna or with creative variations, this Italian dish continues to be a favorite choice for pasta lovers everywhere.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the mozzarella could be substituted with Halloumi and still taste good?
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell is wrong with you ? Halloumi is made to be grilled, it doesn't melt. Hence it can't be used instead and that's not even diving into how different they are flavour wise or how buffalo mozzarella comes from buffalo milk, not goat or sheep.
DeleteThanks for this amazing recipe! I can't wait to try it out. I think I would just add some celery and carrots to make it more traditional. How many does this dish serve?
ReplyDeleteI have seen this video that you have been loaded at this blog.This is really helpful and informative for me because pizza is my favourate dish and I have been cooked this satuday to saw your video.Iam very happy to share my experience
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