Lasagne

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pan, cook the onion in a little olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. 2

   Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20–30 minutes. The sauce should be rich, not watery.

3. 3

   To assemble the lasagne: Lasagne sheets Meat sauce Mozzarella cheese Béchamel sauce You keep repeating the lasagne sheets and meat sauce, the last two layers should be mozzarella cheese then the bechamel sauce.

4. 4

   Cover with foil and bake at 375°F / 190°C for 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.

6. 6

   For a darker browned top, broil/grill it for 2–4 minutes at the end, but watch it closely.

7. 7

   Let it rest for 15–20 minutes before serving. This is important so it holds its shape and does not collapse.

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