Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

        500    gms lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
        3         tbsp butter
        1/2      cup onions
        3          tbsp garlic
        1         tsp basil
        1/4      tsp oregano
        1/2      kilo ground beef
        1         cup tomato paste
        1         cup tomato sauce
        1         cup water/stock
        250    gms ham
                   salt and pepper
        1/4     cup butter
        1/4     cup flour
        1 1/4  cup stock
        1 1/2  cup evaporated milk
        1 1/2  cup grated quick melting cheese


PROCEDURE

Saute onions, garlic and herbs in butter. Add in beef and cook over medium heat until done. Mix in tomato paste, tomato sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add ham. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In another pan, melt butter and mix in flour. Whisk in stock little by little to avoid lumps. Pour in the evaporated milk and cook over low heat until thick.

Lay noodles in an oven-proof dish and top with 3 tablespoons of cheese followed by 2/3 cup of meat sauce then 1/3 cup of cream sauce. Cover with another pasta layer and continue doing this until the dish is filled. Top with more cheese if desired and bake until cheese is melted.


* Serves 12