Friday, May 23, 2008

1110. LASAGNA with BACON and BECHAMEL SAUCE

1/2 lb. bacon, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
1 lb. beef, minced
1 (10 oz.) can consomme
1 (5 1/2 oz.) can tomato paste
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 lb. lasagna
1/3 cup Romano cheese, grated
1/2 cup minced carrots
Sliced Mozzarella cheese

MEAT SAUCE: Saute bacon in large saucepan. Remove fat and saute onions, carrots, celery, brown beef with vegetables. Add consomme and tomato paste. Season to taste. Simmer 35 to 40 minutes.

Melt butter in saucepan, add flour, cook 3 minutes. Add milk gradually. Cook until thick, add salt and pepper. Cook lasagna according to directions, cool. Place half the noodles in 9 x 13 inch pan and pour half the meat sauce over them; add cheese; cover with remaining lasagna, sauce, and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.


courtesy of: Cooks.com

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