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MEAT SAUCE:.
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Heat 2TB chilli infused olive oil in a large frying pan.
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Lightly brown beef (don't fully cook the beef!)
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Transfer to the slowcooker.
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Heat 2 TBoil in pan, lightly cook onions and garlic until just soft.
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Add to slow cooker.
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Add all other meat sauce ingredients, and cook on high for at least 4 hours.
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Remove lid for last 30 minutes to reduce liquid if needed.
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Remove bay leaves.
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Set aside to cool.
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BECHAMEL SAUCE:.
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Melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
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add flour and whisk until smooth.
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Microwave 1 minute.
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Whisk.
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Slowly whisk in milk, microwave for 5 minutes.
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Whisk.
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Whisk in eggs, and microwave for 2 minutes.
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Whisk.
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Add cheeses, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, whisk.
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Microwave for 2 minutes.
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Whisk, and microwave in 1 minute intervals until thick.
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Whisk after every minute to keep sauce smooth.
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TO ASSEMBLE:.
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Grease 2 large baking dishes or lasagne dishes.
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Add a spoonful of tomato sauce to the bottom, and spread around.
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Add a layer of pasta.
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Add a layer of meat sauce.
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Top with a layer of bechamel sauce.
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Add a second layer of pasta.
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Add another layer of meat sauce.
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add a third layer of pasta.
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Top with remaining bechamel sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan.
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Bake at 180C for around 30 minutes, or until browned on top.
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Remove from oven and let stand for 20 - 30 minutes.
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Cut into slices and serve with garlic bread and a green salad.