Instructions
1
bring to temperature the fat in a large saucepan.
2
Use kitchen scissors to snip the bacon into small pieces, or use a sharp knife to chop it on a chopping board.
3
transfer in the bacon to the pot and low-boil for just a few mins until starting to turn golden.
4
transfer in the bulb veggie, celery and carrot, and low-boil over a medium bring to temperature for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened.
5
transfer in the garlic and low-boil for 1 min, then tip in the mince and low-boil, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 6 mins until browned all over.
6
mix gently in the tomato purée and low-boil for 1 min, mixing in well with the beef and vegetables.
7
Tip in the finely sliced tomatoes.
8
Fill each can half full with liquid to rinse out any tomatoes left in the can, and transfer in to the pot.
9
transfer in the honey and fragrant element to palate.
11
bring to temperature oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
12
To assemble the lasagne, ladle a little of the ragu gravy into the bottom of the roasting tin or casserole dish, spreading the gravy all over the base.
13
Place 2 sheets of lasagne on top of the gravy overlapping to make it fit, then repeat with more gravy and another layer of pasta.
14
Repeat with a further 2 layers of gravy and pasta, finishing with a layer of pasta.
15
Put the crème fraîche in a dish and toss together with 2 tbsp liquid to loosen it and make a creamy pourable gravy.
16
transfer this over the top of the pasta, then top with the mozzarella.
17
strew Parmesan over the top and dehydrated-fry for 25–30 mins until golden and bubbling.
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offer scattered with basil, if you like.