Simply Delicious Lasagne

A family favourite that my mum makes... It was obtained from a sample recipe card of 'Simply Delicious' and is without a doubt my favourite ever meal that I always look forward too...Cooking temperature: 180C/350F/gas 4...Freezing: For up to 3 months

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 450  g lean ground beef
• 400  g tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons tomato puree
• 300  ml  beef stock
• 1  pinch  salt and pepper, to taste
• 12  sheets  lasagna noodles, oven ready
• 50  g parmesan cheese, grated
• 75  g butter
• 75  g plain flour
• 800  ml milk
• 1  pinch nutmeg, grated
• 50  g cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Grease a 3 litre ovenproof dish. Heat oil in a large pan and fry onions, garlic and carrot for 4-5 minutes Add mince and fry for 3-4 mins until brown.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, stock and seasoning. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
3. Melt butter, add flour and stir for 1 minute Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Bring to boil, stirring until thick. Season and add cheddar cheese.
4. Preheat oven (see recipe description). Put 4 sheets lasagne in dish, cover with half meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with lasagne, cheese sauce and parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Take out and serve.