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Potatoes:
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Boil potato slices until halfway cooked.
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Drain well.
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Meat Sauce:
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Saute garlic and onion in olive oil.
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Add in beef and cook just until the beef turns into a different color.
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Add in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
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Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
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Boil for 5-10 minutes while stirring constantly.
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Check seasonings.
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Add in basil leaves, mix and turn off fire at once.
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Bechamel Sauce:
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Melt butter in pan and add in flour.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes. mix together water and milk.
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Slowly pour in milk mixture into the pan while whisking constantly.
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Wait for it to boil.
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Season with salt sugar and nutmeg and mix well.
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Adjust seasoning and set aside.
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Assembly:
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Put some meat sauce on the dish.
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Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices or just until covered.
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Top with meat sauce and grated mozzarella.
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Put another layer of potato slices.
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Top with meat sauce, bechamel and cheese.
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Top with another layer of meat sauce, bechamel and cheese.
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Arrange another layer of potato slices.
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Top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
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Bake in preheated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender and top is browned.
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Serve.
