How To cook a lovely lasagne meal for the family ...

Ingredients:

350g (12oz) lean minced beef (10% fat)
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 Knorr Beef Stock Cube
600g canned chopped tomatoes
2–3 tbsps tomato purée
Handful of fresh chopped herbs, e.g. thyme, sage, oregano and rosemary
Good pinch freshly ground pepper
1 glass red wine (125ml)
175g (6oz) lasagne sheets




Béchamel:
425ml (¾ pint) semi-skimmed milk
1 small onion and carrot
Bay leaf
2 tbsps Flora Cuisine
25g (1oz) flour
40g (1½oz) Parmesan cheese, grated




Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to moderate 170°C (fan assisted), 350°F, gas mark 4.

2. Place mince, onion and garlic in a pan and fry, stirring until the beef is browned.

3. Crumble in the Knorr cube and stir in. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, pepper and wine. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, cook the lasagne in boiling salted water for 10–15 minutes, until just soft. Drain and rinse in cold water.

5. For the sauce, bring the milk to the boil with the onion, carrot and bay leaf. Take off the heat and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes. Strain the milk and place back in the pan with the Flora Cuisine and flour. Stirring constantly, bring to the boil and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and smooth.

6. In an ovenproof dish, layer the meat mixture, lasagne and sauce ending with the sauce and sprinkle with the cheese.

7. Cook in preheated oven for 30–40 minutes.

Did you know?

Wasting this food costs the average household £480 a year, rising to £680 for a family with children, the equivalent of around £50 a month.

Sources:
http://www.flora.com/Flora/Tasty-and-healthy-recipes/Dinner-recipes/Lasagne.aspx?WT.srch=1&gclid=CIT0n-iMz7YCFYXItAodpQsAow