At Sesame Lane, we understand the value of a delicious, fuss-free meal for busy families. Our Lasaroni pasta bake has quickly become a beloved item on our menu, loved by both parents and children alike. This warm, comforting dish boasts all the classic flavors of lasagne, but with a much simpler preparation process that is sure to take the stress out of dinner time. Our team is honored to receive frequent requests for the recipe, and we are always happy to share it with our valued families. It brings us joy to know that we are able to contribute to happy family mealtimes with our delicious Lasaroni pasta bake.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small onion
• 500gm beef mince
• 1 x 420gm can of tomato soup (undiluted)
• ¾ cup grated carrot
• ¾ cup grated zucchini
• 1 cheek of green capsicum diced
• 1 cheek of red capsicum diced
• 2 level tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 level teaspoons beef stock powder
• 4 cups cooked macaroni noodles
• A pinch of salt and pepper (optional)

TOPPING

• 2 level tablespoons butter
• 2 level tablespoons plain flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 chicken stock cube crumbled
• ¾ cup grated cheese

METHOD

Meat Sauce

Cook mince in a large non-stick saucepan that has been coated with cooking spray. Drain liquid then return mince to pot. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, peas, capsicum and soup and cook 2 minutes stirring continuously. Add stock powder, tomato paste & seasoning (if using), cook a further 5 minutes stirring frequently. Fold in cooked macaroni & combine. Pour mixture into a greased lasagne dish and press down with the back of a spoon.

Topping

Melt margarine in saucepan, add flour cook 1 minute then add stock cube. Slowly add milk using a whisk to avoid lumps, whisk continuously, don’t worry if it looks lumpy, whisk a bit harder! Pour white sauce over the meat & macaroni. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until top is golden.

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