Filipino Lasagna

2 lbs lasagna pasta, cooked as per package instructions
butter

Meat Sauce Ingredients:

2 lbs ground lean beef
6 to 8 pieces hotdog, sliced diagonal
1 big can mushroom, finely diced
1 small size carrot, finely diced
1 medium size onion, finely diced
1/2 head garlic, finely chopped
1 can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper

White Sauce Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 can evaporated milk
cheddar cheese

Cheese Topping:

cheddar cheese, grated

How to cook the meat sauce:

1. In a big saucepan sauté garlic and onion until fragrant,
2. Add in the ground meat and stir. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Add in the tomato sauce and hotdog. Continue to stir for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the carrots, mushroom and sugar. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and set aside.

How to cook the white sauce:

1. In a medium size sauce pan melt butter over low heat.
2. Stir in the cornstarch. Mix well.
3. Add in the evaporated milk and continue stirring until almost boiling.
4. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.

How to bake the lasagna:

1. Coat a rectangular pyrex dish with butter.
2. Arrange the pasta sheets at the bottom.
3. Add in a layer of meat sauce over the pasta sheets.
4. Then pour in a layer of the white sauce.
5. Arrange the second layer of pasta, meat sauce and white sauce until a total of 4 layers is formed.
6. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
7. Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes.
8. serve with garlic bread on the side (optional).

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