Among the healthiest activities is preparing meals for loved ones. Like those of many other cultures, Italians like preparing hearty, home-cooked meals for their loved ones. This quick and easy weekday lasagna just takes a few minutes to prepare and is ready to be devoured as soon as it bubbles in the oven. This dish is perfect for a cosy midweek dinner with the family.
Simple weeknight lasagna tips
The cheese sauce may be made by adding a cup of cheese to a basic bechamel or white sauce. When the whisk leaves long, deep streaks that take a few seconds to fill up, your sauce is ready. Pasta may be layered thickly or thinly, depending on personal preference. Lasanga is often accompanied by a refreshing green salad to balance off the heavy cheese sauce. Make sure everyone gets a thick slice and digs in.
Try this easy lasagna recipe on weeknights when you have some time and are craving comfort food.
Simple weeknight lasagna recipe
Course: Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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6 carrots, grated
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1 can tomato puree
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2 large onions
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1 wine glass sweet sherry
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1kg lean beef mince
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Worchestershire sauce
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2 tbsp. tomato paste
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3 bay leaves
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cayenne pepper
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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grated cheddar cheese
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parmesan cheese
Method
- Brown the beef in the pot or saucepan and remove to set aside.
- Fry carrots, onions and garlic in some oil and a knob of butter.
- Add the beef back after deglazing with the sherry.
- Add the tomato paste and puree, a cup of stock or water along with the rest of the ingredients except the cheese. Simmer for at least an hour.
- Make a creamy cheese sauce or bechamel with a tablespoon of butter and flour melted together before slowly adding at least one cup of milk and whisking constantly until very thick.
- Cook the pasta if you’re using sheets.
- Layer with meat, cheese sauce and then pasta and repeat.
- Cover with a combination of cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven until brown and bubbly. (about 20 minutes)