Lasagne

250g lasagne noodles 

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 

1/2 cup cream 

Drop noodles gradually into large saucepan of boiling salted water. Cook approx 30mins or until very tender. Drain. Cover with cold water until needed, drain. Place layer of noodles in shallow ovenproof dish. Spread half the meat sauce over the noodles and then half the cheese sauce. Top evenly with second layer of noodles. Repeat the layers of meat, cheese and finally 3rd layer of noodles to cover top. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese. Mod oven 20-25mins. Remove from oven, pour cream over cheese. Bake further 10 to 15mins 

Meat Sauce 

1 Tbs oil 500g mince steak 

2 x 470g cans whole tomatoes, chopped 

1 small onion, finely chopped 

125g mushrooms, sliced 

1 clove crushed garlic 

1 tsp oregano 

1/4 tsp basil 

1/4 tsp rosemary 

1 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp sugar 

Heat oil in large shallow pan, add steak. Cook until browned. Add undrained tomatoes with other ingredients. Bring to boil, stirring. Reduce heat, simmer 60mins or until nearly all liquid evaporated 

 

Cheese Sauce 

60g butter 

4 Tbs flour 

2 cups milk 

salt, pepper 

pinch nutmeg 

25g grated cheese 

1 Tbs grated parmesan cheese 

Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour, cook gently, stirring 1min. Gradually add milk, stir until sauce boils and thickens. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add cheese, stir until cheeses melt. 

 

Serves 4-6