High-End Herby Italian Beef & Bacon Lasagne

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over 
high heat. Cook beef mince, onion and bacon until 
browned, 5-6 minutes. Add tomato paste (see 
ingredients), stock concentrate, Italian herbs and 
garlic paste and cook, stirring until fragrant,  
1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, then add passata and the 
water. Cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and 
pepper. 

TIP: For best results, drain the oil from the pan before 
adding the tomato paste! 

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 
the butter and plain flour and cook, stirring, until a 
thin paste forms, 1 minute.
• Remove pan from heat, then slowly whisk in light 
cooking cream until smooth.
• Stir through Cheddar cheese, then season with salt 
and pepper.

• Spoon about one quarter of the beef filling into a 
baking dish, then top with a layer of fresh lasagne 
sheets. Repeat with the remaining filling and 
lasagne sheets.
• Finish with a layer of lasagne sheets, then pour over 
béchamel sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake lasagne until golden, 20-25 minutes. 

• Meanwhile, thinly slice pear (see ingredients).
• In a large bowl, combine a drizzle of the balsamic 
vinegar and olive oil.
• Season to taste, then add pear and mixed salad 
leaves. Toss to combine.