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Preheat oven to 180ºC.
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To make the meat sauce, heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion, carrot and garlic, cook until soft. Add beef mince, cook until brown.
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Stir in tomato paste, canned tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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To make the cheese sauce, melt butter in a separate saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes over gentle heat.
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Remove from heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return to heat, and continue to stir until thick and smooth.
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Season with salt, pepper and add mozzarella or cheddar cheese, stirring over low heat until cheese melts.
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To assemble the lasagna, pour ½ cup of the meat sauce into a lightly greased baking dish. Alternate layers of lasagna, meat and cheese sauces, ending with cheese sauce layer (allow for 4 layers).
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Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through (test if cooked by pricking with a fork).
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Allow lasagna to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
