Don Kevonie's Lasagne

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to Gas mark 6 (200°c)

Step 2

In a large saucepan heat the oil. Prepare the veg; slicing the onion, chopping the celery and grating the carrot, add to the pan and gently fry until the onions are translucent, about 10 mins on a low heat . Add the crushed garlic to the pan, stir and allow the garlic to infuse , after a couple of minutes add the diced bacon, stir then add the mince and break it down using a spatula. Fry for about 8 -10 minutes until brown.

Step 3

Open the tomatoes and add to the pan and break them with your spatula. Stir together adding the origano, balsamic vinegar, Worcester sauce, salt 'n' pepper

Step 4

Make 750ml of beef stock using the stock cube, add this to the pan and give it a good stir. Bring to bubbling point then reduce the temp and allow to gently simmer for 20 minutes, stiring occasionally

Step 5

Make a basic rue by melting the butter and adding the flour, making a paste, then gradually add the milk whilst stiring on a low heat. Once you have it at the right consistency add the two cheeses leaving a handful to top the dish. Remove from heat. Grate half a nutmeg, a teaspoon of English mustard and stir into the cheese sauce

Step 6

Take a large rectangle dish and at the bottom spread a layer of your Ragu, arrange a layer of pasta sheets, finishing with a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat Ragu, pasta, cheese sauce, Ragu, pasta etc .. Finish with salt 'n' pepper and spread the remaining cheese

Step 7

Bake in the oven gas mk6 200°c for 1 hour