Layers of mince, carrots, celery, tomato mix and a cheesy topping make sure that this classic pasta recipe stays a firm favourite.

Ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 45 ml (3 T) olive oil
• 1 kg beef mince
• salt and black pepper
• 2 x 400 g cans Rhodes Quality Tomato & Onion Mix
• 1 cup of Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste
• 30 ml (2 T) parsley, chopped
• 250 ml (1 C) red wine
• 750 ml (3 C) white sauce
• 10 lasagne sheets
• 500 ml (2 C) grated cheddar cheese

Method

1. Fry the onions, garlic, carrots and celery in the oil until soft.
2. Add the mince, season and fry until brown.
3. Add the Rhodes Quality Tomato & Onion Mix, Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste, parsley and red wine and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. To assemble, start with a layer of white sauce in a casserole, then top with lasagne sheets then mince sauce.
5. Continue to alternate layers until all the ingredients are used.
6. Finish by sprinkling the cheese on top.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes.
8. When cooked through, remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving with a fresh salad.