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Looking for a fail safe lasagne recipe

7 replies

Pennies · 17/02/2009 12:56

Each time I try and make it it's either too runny, too dry or the pasta isn't cooked through, or there's not enough sauce.

Please can someone post up a recipe that will enable me to make an edible lasagne!

TIA

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Penthesileia · 17/02/2009 13:10

The trick with lasagne is to make it in advance, and allow it to cool and 'set' - otherwise it will be runny and difficult to serve. You can reheat just before eating. I make our lasagne in advance and reheat.

Serves 6:

For the bolognaise sauce:
1 clove garlic crushed
1 onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 sticks celery chopped
150g pancetta or bacon
500g mince
1 glass red wine
400g chopped tinned tomatoes
up to 1 litre of stock (veg will do)

Fry garlic, veg, and pancetta for 10-15 mins until veg softened, but not browned; add mince and cook until brown, breaking up chunks; add wine and simmer until reduced; add toms and 250ml stock and seasoning. Simmer for 2 hours, adding stock and stirring as the sauce reduces; you want to end up with thick, but not solid ragu.

White sauce:
50g plain flour
50g butter
800 ml milk
cheddar cheese if desired

melt butter in pan, add flour and stir constantly for 2 mins - be careful not to burn the mixture; gradually add warmed milk until sauce is smooth; keep heating and stirring until white sauce is thick; add grated cheddar cheese for extra cheesiness if desired.

Grease a baking dish with tsp olive oil. Add one layer of lasagne pasta: scoop on 1/2 ragu; pour on 1/3 of white sauce. Add another layer of lasagne, Repeat with sauces. Finish with another layer of lasagne, cover with remaining 1/3 of white sauce; sprinkle over 50g grated parmesan.

Cook for 30-40 at 200 degrees C, or until parmesan is browned.

HTH!

Pennies · 17/02/2009 13:24

Thanks! Will make tonight in readiness for tomorrow then and see how it goes.

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Penthesileia · 17/02/2009 13:51

You can sprinkle with a bit of milk to prevent drying out when reheating, btw.

Iklboo · 17/02/2009 13:54

Go to Asda
Buy family sized Asda Extra Special Lasagne
Stick in oven
Eat

Pennies · 18/02/2009 19:13

Thank you, Penthesileia! It was great, if I say so myself.

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Penthesileia · 18/02/2009 22:11

Oh good! I'm really glad it worked for you.

Must admit, I was quite anxious that it would!

nappyzonehasastroppytoddler · 18/02/2009 22:12

i second iklboo idea or else use 2 dolmio jars - though asda in a box is perfecto

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