Creamy Pasta Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 400 grams of minced pork (or beef/chicken)
- Pasta (of your choice, boiled)
- 3 tablespoons of tomato broth
- 500 milliliters of chicken broth (or beef broth)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Bechamel sauce (optional)
- Cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion and Garlic:
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- Finely chop 1 onion and 3 garlic cloves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the chopped onion, and a little water to soften the onion.
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- Cook the Meat:
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- Add 400 grams of minced pork (or beef/chicken) to the pan and cook until the meat changes color.
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- Boil the Pasta:
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- Meanwhile, boil the pasta of your choice according to the package instructions.
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- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
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- Once the meat changes color, add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato broth and 500 milliliters of chicken broth (or beef broth).
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir well.
- Add 1 sprig of thyme and 1 bay leaf to the mixture.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
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- Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
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- Add the boiled pasta into the pan with the meat mixture.
- Pour in a little water from the pasta pot.
- Let everything simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, or until it drains from the liquid.
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- Add Bechamel Sauce and Cheese:
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- Pour bechamel sauce (optional but recommended for creaminess) over the pasta.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
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- Final Steps:
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- Turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Enjoy your creamy, flavorful pasta lasagna! -