Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Lasagne love

Classic lasagne

SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium (150g) brown onion, chopped finely
1 trimmed (100g) celery stalk, chopped finely
650g pork and veal mince
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 anchovies, chopped
¼ cup (70g) tomato paste
800g canned crushed tomatoes
1 medium (120g) carrot, grated finely
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1½ cups (375ml) beef stock
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
2 ½ cups (200g) finely grated parmesan
375g fresh lasagne pasta sheets

BECHAMEL SAUCE

125g butter
¾ cup (110g) plain flour
1.25 litres (5 cups) hot milk

Heat oil in large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat; cook onion and celery, stirring, for 10 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add

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