My favourite homemade lasagna recipe

Lasagna is one of my all time favourite meals to make for my family as it’s filling and also very tasty.

Below I have put together my favourite lasagna recipe this is just how I make my own which is a hit with everyone who tries it.

Ingredients:

Meat Sauce:

- 500grams to 1kg of ground beef

- 1 medium onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

- 1 can of crushed tomatoes

- 1 can of tomato sauce

- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves (optional)

- 1 tablespoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Cheese sauce:

- 250 grams of grated cheese

- 1 jar of three cheese sauce (I use dolmio brand)

- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon of ground paprika

Lasagna Layers:

- 500 grams of lasagna pasta (I use 2 bags of san remo pasta wide lasagna 250g)

- 100 grams ish of shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until well browned. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with the basil, parsley, salt and pepper before removing from the heat.

2. Prepare the Cheese sauce: In a pot on medium heat combine the cheese, three cheese sauce, parsley, paprika and salt. Mix until well blended and the cheese has melted.

3. Cook the pasta: Cook the lasagna pasta according to package instructions. Drain when it has finished cooking.

4. Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 190°C. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the pasta on the bottom of the pan and then evenly apply a layer of the meat sauce. Spread an even layer of cheese sauce, and top with some the shredded cheese. Repeat until you run out of all the mixtures make sure to finish with the remaining cheese sauce and shredded cheese.

5. Bake the Lasagna: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

And there you have it a home made lasagna that is a hit and super tasty.

Comments

Moving to a new country | with kids

Moving to a new country can be exciting but nerve wracking add in children and it can feel overwhelming to say the least, today I want to share all the advice and tips I have to move overseas after having just made an overseas move for myself with my two young daughters. Mid January I moved from New Zealand back to Australia, some of you may know that I was actually born in Australia and lived over here until 2011 so for me this was about returning home but for my kids it was moving countries for the first time and while my youngest had no idea what was going on as she was only 3 months old my eldest had a range of emotions and it was honestly quite tough on her at times. My first bit of advice is to just talk about the move, explain why you’re moving and what to expect in an age-appropriate way so that they can better understand what is going on, talk about all the positives with the move that would interest them from new experiences to making new friend...

Social media tips

Growing on social media can be hard no matter if you are an individual or a business. Below I have compiled a list of some times to help you get growing on your chosen social media platform. 1. Define your goals Clarity: Determine what you want to achieve with your social media presence (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation, customer engagement). Specific targets: Set measurable goals (e.g., increase followers by 20% in 3 months, generate 100 leads per month). 2. Know your audience Research: Understand your target audience's demographics, interests, and behaviors. Persona creation: Develop audience personas to tailor your content and messaging effectively. 3. Choose the right platforms Target audience: Select platforms where your audience is the most active. Content suitability: Consider the type of content each platform supports (visual for Instagram, professional for LinkedIn). 4. Consistent branding Profile optimisation: Use a consistent brand logo, colors,...

Tips for decluttering

Decluttering can help create a more organized and stress-free living space or even just make it easier when it comes time to move. With my recent move I spent a few months slowly decluttering and downsizing my belongings to make the final step of selling what wasn’t coming and packing what was easier and I thought I would share some of the tips that helped me as an ADHD solo mum of two declutter my house after holding on and hoarding a lot of belongings from throughout the years. 1. Start small Choose a small area to start, like a drawer or a shelf, to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Work for a set amount of time, such as 15 or 30 minutes, to maintain focus and avoid burnout. 2. Sort items Label four boxes as "Keep," "Donate," "Sell," and "Trash." Sort all the items into these categories as you go, this also keeps things clean when you do decide to stop for the day. Remember to handle each item. 3. Evaluate necessity Ask yourself questions like: ...

BeautyQueen

Search This Blog