James Martin's 'best comfort food' lasagne is 'perfect family favourite'
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A TV chef has delighted fans by sharing his 'best comfort food'. As temperatures begin to take a serious dip in large parts of the country, James Martin has given his favourite recipe for lasagne which he describes as a 'family fave'. The Saturday morning TV chef says the dish will be just what's needed for anyone needing 'extra comfort' in winter months James said: "Homemade lasagne is right up there with the best comfort food. A family fave it is perfect for sharing. He website urged others to have a go at cooking it. It urged: "Perfect your lasagne game with this masterclass recipe from James!".
He goes on to list the ingredients you'll need for the minced beef dish. These include a dash of wine for flavour, plus onions, garlic, tomatoes and even some fresh herbs. 500g beef mince. 1 onion peeled and diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 400g can chopped tomatoes.
2tbs tomato puree. Few sprigs thyme. 200ml beef stock. 100ml Red white wine. James gives some more detail about one of the main parts of a lasagne, the cheese sauce. James' version includes some extra additions such as double cream and mozzarella cheese, to make it just a little bit special and more comforting for everyone.
Cheese Sauce. 50g butter. 50g plain flour. 300ml milk. 300ml double cream. 12 lasagne sheets. 200g grated cheddar cheese. 2 balls mozzarella. Among the first tasks to do is to pre-heat the oven to 200C,. This is before the filling is made by frying the beef, onion, garlic and thyme until browned. It is then topped up with stock, wine and tomatoes and left to bubble for 30 minutes.
