Authentic Italian Lasagna Recipe

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   Fry the onion in the extra virgin olive oil till transparent, then add in the beef, continuing to fry and stir the meat to break it up.

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   Add in the garlic.

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   Keep on a high heat till all the meat has browned and any juices have reduced significantly.

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   Add in the tomatoes and puree, bring to the boil again, then simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for around 45 min.

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   Add in a little water if the mix begins to stick on the pan.

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   It should end with a loose but rich consistency.

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   Take a large, square flattish ovenproof dish that can take around 2 litres.

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   Make a thin layer of the meat mix across the base, then a layer of the dry pasta, then meat, and alternate till the final layer is one of the meat sauce.

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   Lay slices of mozzarella across the top, and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.

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    Cover the dish and bake at 175C for 25 min, uncover, and brown at 225 for 10 min.

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    Serve with plenty of green salad dressed with a plain vinaigrette.

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    This recipe is my wife's and originates in Sicily where she was born.

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    Northern Italians add in layers of bechamel sauce between the pasta and meat sauce.

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    But authentic lasagna does not utilize cheese sauce....

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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